Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 8 hours 51 minutes. Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne 4 hours ahead of Bangkok.
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport start from 00:30 — the first with Thai Airways International. The latest flight is the 23:30 option with Thai Airways International. Overall, there are 50 weekly services between BKK and MEL.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Melbourne (and seeing more of Australia!) is easy with Thai Airways International. This popular airline offers direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BKK and MEL are:
Phuket International Airport
Changi International Airport
Perth Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Australia, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most current information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BKK to MEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$244 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. A return flight starts at $471. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flight tickets from BKK to MEL, book your journey 9 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi Airport can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near BKK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes around 42 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from BKK to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from BKK to MEL, explore our selection of hotel options including:
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