Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Caracas is 15 hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MEL to CCS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Right now, Rs507,966 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs759,730. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to CCS, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CCS instead:
Grab a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and explore Caracas and beyond with your own set of wheels. Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Simon Bolivar International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Simon Bolivar International Airport to the centre of Caracas has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Caracas in February.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Caracas, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 29ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to CCS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Venezuela
Maracay is just one of the many places in Venezuela waiting to be discovered after you've seen Caracas. Around 80 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include El Ejército Las Ballenas Park, Plaza Sucre del Estado Aragua and Otro Beta - La Pared.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Venezuela, consider Valencia, roughly 129 kilometres west of Caracas. Museo de Arte Valencia, Plaza Bolivar and Basílica Catedral de Valencia are key reasons to visit.
