Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Daxing International Airport (PKX): what you need to know
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing three hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to PKX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daxing International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MEL and PKX:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
At the moment, Rs60,941 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daxing International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs110,353. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to PKX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daxing International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to PKX.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daxing International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daxing International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daxing International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PKX instead:
Getting from Daxing International Airport (PKX) to central Beijing
Daxing International Airport to central Beijing has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daxing International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Beijing based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daxing International Airport for July if you want to go to Beijing during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 35ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to PKX in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Tai'an is another sought-after destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without a visit to Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.