Flying from Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport (BXU): What you need to know
Butuan is three hours behind Melbourne. Butuan Bancasi Airport is located in Butuan, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to BXU.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you'd like to visit a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to BXU.
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to BXU flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Butuan Bancasi Airport (BXU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near BXU instead:
Getting from Butuan Bancasi Airport (BXU) to central Butuan
Central Butuan is around 10 kilometres from Butuan Bancasi Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport (BXU)
Currently, Rs93,225 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs214,865. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to BXU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to BXU.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport (BXU)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport (BXU). January is when most people travel to Butuan. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in October.
When booking your Melbourne to BXU plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Butuan, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport in February when temperatures are between 21ºC and 31ºC.
More about Butuan
Start your Butuan trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Butuan Bancasi Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Delta Zipline and ALTAR FALLS are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Butuan to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Magellan's Landing Site.
Explore more of the Philippines
If you're looking to explore another side of the Philippines, consider Davao, roughly 209 kilometres south of Butuan. San Pedro Cathedral in Davao, Epol Falls and Lantaw Davao are the start of reasons to visit.
