Travelling from Melbourne to Macau International Airport (MFM): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Macau International Airport (MFM).
The timezone in Macau is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Macau International Airport is located in Macau.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to MFM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to MFM departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Macau International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to MFM flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down right on cue.
About Macau International Airport (MFM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Macau International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MFM instead:
Getting from Macau International Airport (MFM) to central Macau
The centre of Macau is about 5 kilometres from Macau International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Macau International Airport (MFM)
Rs62,507 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Macau International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs114,530. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MFM if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Macau International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Melbourne to MFM.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Macau International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Macau International Airport (MFM)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Macau International Airport (MFM), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Macau based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Melbourne to MFM flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Macau to range from 27ºC to 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Macau International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 20ºC.
More about Macau
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Macau right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Macau International Airport:
金沙娱乐场 and Cotai Strip Resorts are just two of the major attractions to put on your Macau itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Wynn Palace.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Macau. Around 113 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.
Foshan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 105 kilometres north-west of Macau. No journey is complete without experiencing Temple of Confucius, Baiyan Park and Lingnan Garden.
