Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your EDI to MEL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between EDI and MEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, $1,001 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $2,182. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to MEL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy 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 fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to MEL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to MEL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Geelong is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.