Flying from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport (BCD): What you need to know
Bacolod Silay International Airport is located in Bacolod. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to BCD, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like December or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you'd like to discover a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to BCD.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BCD flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as expected.
About Bacolod Silay International Airport (BCD)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near BCD and shut your eyes sooner:
Getting from Bacolod Silay International Airport (BCD) to central Bacolod
Bacolod Silay International Airport to central Bacolod is around 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport (BCD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport is Rs81,821. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs139,587. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to BCD, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport (BCD)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport (BCD). Visit Bacolod in October if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Bacolod is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 33ºC. Book your Melbourne to BCD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC and 30ºC.
More about Bacolod
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bacolod Silay International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bacolod:
Your Bacolod trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that are worth your time include Paraiso Beach Resort, Resort Negrense and Bacolod city.
Explore more of the Philippines
Lapu-Lapu City is just one of the many cities in the Philippines waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bacolod. Around 121 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Crimson Resort Garden, Mactan Scuba Dive Centre and Emerson's Beach Resort.
Around 113 kilometres southeast of Bacolod, Mandaue City is another essential stop in the Philippines. Experience major highlights starting with Cebu Imperial Spa, WaterWorld Cebu and Mandani Bay Boardwalk.
