Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 8 hours 50 minutes.
Melbourne is four hours ahead of Bangkok and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Each week, there are 50 Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, jump on the 08:10 Thai Airways International flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:50 with Jetstar.
Your BKK to MEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Melbourne (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a snap with Jetstar. This popular carrier has direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
Thai Airways International is the most punctual carrier that operates BKK to MEL flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BKK and MEL:
Changi International Airport
Phuket International Airport
Perth Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is Rs44,131. A return plane ticket is currently Rs96,620. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from BKK to MEL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights that leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near BKK? If you're boarding an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're landing on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt to explore Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BKK to MEL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another essential stop in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without seeing Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.