Travelling from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Kuantan is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is located in Kuantan.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to KUA, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to discover a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to KUA.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 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 conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to KUA flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
Reserve a hotel close to KUA if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to central Kuantan
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport to central Kuantan is around 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
Right now, Rs61,265 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs106,443. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to KUA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA). September is when most people visit Kuantan. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.
When booking your Melbourne to KUA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Kuantan, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC.
More about Kuantan
Start your Kuantan trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Teluk Cempedak Beach, Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah and Teluk Cempedak are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Kuantan itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuantan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Kuantan, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience major highlights starting with PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point.
