Flying from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) taking off from here.
Dong Hoi Airport is located in Dong Hoi. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to VDH, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to discover another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to VDH.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to VDH flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as expected.
About Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near VDH instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
£172 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport. Return flights start at £305. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to VDH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to VDH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Dong Hoi. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Melbourne to VDH plane ticket departing in June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dong Hoi to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Dong Hoi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dong Hoi right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Dong Hoi Airport:
Your Dong Hoi visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Phong Nha Smile Travel, TP Đồng Hới, Quảng Bình and Trung tâm văn hóa khu phố 9.
Explore more of Vietnam
Dong Hoi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kms (160 miles) south-east of Dong Hoi, a trip to Hoi An will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Phố cổ Hội An - lối vào chính, Phổ cổ Hội An and Hoi An Old Town.
Time for another stop? Make your way to Thôn Ba Lăng. It's roughly 105 kms (65 miles) south-east of Dong Hoi and is known for highlights like Bãi tắm Triệu Lăng.
