Flying from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is two hours ahead of Hiroshima and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your HIJ to MEL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Hiroshima Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a popular stopover on the HIJ to MEL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hiroshima Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is Rs81,396. A return ticket is currently Rs191,326. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from HIJ to MEL, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Hiroshima Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HIJ to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hiroshima Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
HIJ is located at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
When it comes to Hiroshima Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.2% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Hiroshima Airport from central Hiroshima, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to HIJ? If you're catching an early flight from Hiroshima Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late Hiroshima Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Hiroshima Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Hiroshima 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.
Search for cheap tickets from HIJ to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key reasons to visit.