Flying from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Don Mueang International Airport is located in Bangkok. The city follows the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to DMK.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DMK. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to DMK flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Consider booking a hotel near DMK if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and discover more of Bangkok and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport flight.
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
From Don Mueang International Airport, central Bangkok is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport is Rs46,702. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs89,771. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to DMK. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Plan your visit to Bangkok in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Melbourne to DMK flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport in December when temperatures are between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Don Mueang International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and The Royal Place 2 are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Bangkok, now it's time to discover more of Thailand. Journey about 193 kilometres north-east to Nakhon Ratchasima to check off its popular sights. From Night Safari Korat to Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Rayong is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach.
