Travelling from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA): what you need to know
L.F. Wade International Airport is located in Hamilton. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to BDA.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BDA instead:
Getting from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) to central Hamilton
L.F. Wade International Airport to the centre of Hamilton takes about 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport is Rs333,750. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs986,929. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to BDA. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy a wider choice of departure times and dates.
Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport across each month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can easily find a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Melbourne to BDA. You don't need to search every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Hamilton in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Melbourne to BDA for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hamilton to range from 26ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Hamilton
Start your Hamilton trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to L.F. Wade International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Bernard Park, Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church and White's Island are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Hamilton itinerary.
