Travelling from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport (STR): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport (STR).
Stuttgart is ten hours behind Melbourne. Stuttgart Airport is located in Stuttgart, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to STR, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there 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)
Whether you're eager to explore a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to STR.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to STR flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Stuttgart Airport (STR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near STR:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Stuttgart Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Stuttgart and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart
Stuttgart Airport to central Stuttgart is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Rs130,663 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport. A return flight starts at Rs337,961. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to STR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport (STR). Plan your visit to Stuttgart in February for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Melbourne to STR flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Stuttgart to range from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 7ºC.
More about Stuttgart
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Stuttgart Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Stuttgart:
Your visit to Stuttgart wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Stuttgart, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Munich to check off its leading sights. From Münchner Oktoberfest to Marienplatz and Theresienwiese, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Stuttgart, Wiesbaden is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Holocaust Memorial, Das Badhaus Health, SPA & Wellness and Rheinsteig | Start- & Zielpunkt Wiesbaden.
