Travelling from Bangkok to Melbourne: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is where you'll be landing in Melbourne.
Around 8 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Bangkok to Melbourne flight.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne four hours ahead of Bangkok.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 18 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Bangkok to Melbourne is with Jetstar at 21:50. Choose the first BKK to MEL departure operated by Thai Airways International at 08:10 to make the most of your first day in Melbourne.
To ensure you make your Bangkok to Melbourne flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Melbourne
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Bangkok to Melbourne flights.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing great bargains on plane tickets from Bangkok to Melbourne. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Bangkok to Melbourne.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Bangkok to Melbourne flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. From BKK, you can fly directly into Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Reserve your Bangkok to Melbourne plane tickets with Thai Airways International. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from BKK.
We make it easy to book a Bangkok to Melbourne flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive on time at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Bangkok to Melbourne flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Don Mueang International Airport and Melbourne:
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
DMK is about 21 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne? Check in to a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Book a hotel near MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running 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.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Melbourne flight.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make collecting an Avalon Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at AVV can help you lock in a better rate.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne has landed. Central Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get there in a car.
If you're using public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Whether you're searching for a zippy mini for a solo trip or an SUV to fit the family, you'll find the right Essendon Airport rental car for you. Browse the range of wheels available from companies such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne is a smart way to go. As well as better prices, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
January is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Melbourne. To avoid the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Lock in a Bangkok to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key highlights.
