Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your MEL to ZHA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zhanjiang Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and ZHA:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA)
Rs215,735 is the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zhanjiang Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs251,783. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to ZHA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zhanjiang Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to ZHA.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zhanjiang Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zhanjiang Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZHA if you're catching a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zhanjiang Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA) to central Zhanjiang
ZHA is located at Airport Rd..
From Zhanjiang Airport, Zhanjiang is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zhanjiang Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Zhanjiang in April.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Zhanjiang Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zhanjiang, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to ZHA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zhanjiang. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Shenzhen is another well-known destination in China and is around 402 kilometres east of Zhanjiang. No trip is complete without experiencing Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.