Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne nine hours ahead of Santorini (Thira).
Leave enough time to catch your JTR to MEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Santorini International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Many travellers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between JTR and MEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, Rs159,238 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs338,056. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from JTR to MEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Santorini International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Santorini International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from JTR arrive on schedule 92.74% of the time.
Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near JTR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're getting in on a late Santorini International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
When booking your flight from Santorini International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JTR to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen 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 favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
