Flying from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is eight hours ahead of Dammam.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DMM to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between DMM and MEL:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, Rs84,588 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs196,461. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DMM to MEL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DMM to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from King Fahd International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83.88% of flights that take off from DMM arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Dammam to King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Book a hotel close to MEL if you're on a late King Fahd International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Melbourne in April.
Book your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DMM to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.