Flying from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport (ASM): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport (ASM).
Asmara International Airport is located in Asmara. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to ASM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to ASM, deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ASM flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay a short drive from ASM at Crystal Hotel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport is Rs334,424. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs549,043. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to ASM, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Asmara. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport (ASM), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Asmara is June, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to ASM flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 24ºC.
More about Asmara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Asmara right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport:
Your visit to Asmara should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include National Museum of Eritrea, Cathedral of Asmara and Fiat Tagliero.
