Travelling from Melbourne to Senai Airport (JHB): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Senai Airport (JHB) leaving from here.
Johor Bahru is three hours behind Melbourne. Senai Airport is located in Johor Bahru, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
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 JHB.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to JHB leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Senai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel 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 JHB flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Senai Airport (JHB)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Senai Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near JHB and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Senai Airport rental car and explore Johor Bahru and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, R&R Rent A Car and Suria car hire are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Senai Airport flight.
Getting from Senai Airport (JHB) to central Johor Bahru
Senai Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Johor Bahru. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Senai Airport (JHB)
Currently, Rs57,819 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Senai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs142,737. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to JHB, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Senai Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to JHB is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as prices go down.
Save on your flight from Melbourne to Senai Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Senai Airport (JHB)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Johor Bahru. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Senai Airport (JHB), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Book a Melbourne to JHB flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Johor Bahru to range from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Senai Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC.
More about Johor Bahru
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Johor Bahru right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Senai Airport:
Pasar Malam and Raja Maha Mariamman Temple are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Johor Bahru itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar).
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Johor Bahru, now it's time to explore other corners of Malaysia. Journey around 274 kilometres north-west to Kuala Lumpur to check off its top attractions. From PETRONAS Tower 2 to Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Subang Jaya is another must-experience destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Johor Bahru. No trip is complete without seeing Bungy Jump @ Sunway Lagoon, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre and Masjid Jamek Fastabiqul Khayrat.
