Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW): what you need to know
Lanzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Lanzhou three hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to LHW flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEL and LHW:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
Right now, Rs115,757 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs194,349. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to LHW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MEL to LHW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHW instead:
Getting from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to central Lanzhou
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is roughly 72 kilometres from central Lanzhou. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Lanzhou in January.
The warmest month in Lanzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to LHW in January. Temperatures average between -14ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of China
Tianshui is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lanzhou. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.
Around 483 kilometres east of Lanzhou, Xianyang is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out 安国寺, 沣西文化公园 and 周武王陵.
