Travelling from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB): What you need to know
The timezone in Ningbo is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Ningbo Lishe International Airport is located in Ningbo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to NGB.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Melbourne to NGB that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEL and NGB include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
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 traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to NGB flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near NGB instead:
NGB is located at 017 County Rd..
Getting from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to central Ningbo
Central Ningbo is around 16 kilometres from Ningbo Lishe International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)
Right now, Rs75,948 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs106,966. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to NGB. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)
January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB). Visit Ningbo in October for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Melbourne to NGB plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Ningbo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC.
More about Ningbo
Start your Ningbo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Old Bund and Baolin Temple are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Ningbo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Sanjiangkou.
Explore more of China
Ningbo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 153 kilometres north of Ningbo, a trip to Shanghai will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Suzhou is another favourite destination in China and is around 177 kilometres northwest of Ningbo. No trip is complete without seeing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
