Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself enough time to make your BHX to MEL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd love to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a well-known stop between BHX and MEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, Rs136,665 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs314,495. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to MEL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights departing from Birmingham International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you're taking a late Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and chase adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BHX to MEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without visiting Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.