Flying from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport (ASB): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport (ASB) departing from here.
Ashgabat is six hours behind Melbourne. Ashgabat Airport is located in Ashgabat, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to ASB won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you'd like to visit a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to ASB.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to ASB flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay within easy reach of ASB at Otel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport is Rs168,279. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs359,791. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to ASB. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport (ASB). Visit Ashgabat in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Ashgabat is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 39ºC. Book your Melbourne to ASB flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ashgabat
You have your flight from Melbourne to Ashgabat Airport organised, so all that's left to do is work out where you'll stay in Ashgabat. Otel is a top recommendation.
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Parthian Settlement of Nisa, Old Nisa and Bandian Fire Temple are must-visits when exploring Ashgabat.
Explore more of Turkmenistan
Seek out new adventure and explore more of Turkmenistan. Bamy is around 161 kilometres north-west of Ashgabat and has plenty of things to keep you busy, including Bahardenskaya Cave.
Another favourite destination in Turkmenistan, Kizil-Arvat is located around 209 kilometres north-west of Ashgabat. Plan to visit highlights including Gyzylarbat City History Museum.
