Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport takes an average of 8 hours 19 minutes. The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which makes it 3 hours ahead of Manila.
Take your pick of 64 weekly flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The 00:30 departure with Cebu Pacific Air is the earliest available from MNL to MEL. Philippine Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:30 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Philippine Airlines offers direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Melbourne — plus maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between MNL and MEL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
Brisbane Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from MNL to MEL, check if you need a visa to enter Australia. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$148 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. A return flight starts at $367. These prices may change depending on demand.
To snag flight tickets from MNL to MEL, reserve your trip 9 months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Manila, Ninoy Aquino International Airport can be reached in about 34 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to MNL? If you're boarding an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 28 minutes.
It'll take around 42 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Melbourne based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12 ºC and 29 ºC. Lock in your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for flight tickets from MNL to MEL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4 ºC and 13 ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flights from MNL to MEL, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Melbourne. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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