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More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Melbourne, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Book your flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne for January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from UPG to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is located around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 51 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Relax and unpack not long after your flight from UPG to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfortable accommodation option is a short drive from AVV.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It takes about 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 42 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Melbourne
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne is $237. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,040. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from UPG to Melbourne. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Flying from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 3 hours ahead of Makassar, where Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from UPG to Melbourne.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
When travelling to Australia for tourism purposes, you will require an e-visa if you hold a passport from Indonesia. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne.
UPG is around 19 kilometres from central Makassar. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to UPG: