Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city is in the UTC+11 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to MEL. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to MEL even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is an option when taking off from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).
GIG is about 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi 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 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
79% of flights that take off from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport reach their destination on time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rio de Janeiro to MEL flight? Kick back in a hotel near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MEL and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Rs261,949. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs495,172. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to MEL, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). December is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in September.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Rio de Janeiro to MEL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Your visit to Melbourne isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. Around 113 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, a visit to Bendigo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Australia, consider Ballarat, roughly 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are among its highlights.
