Flying from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport (SLL): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport (SLL) leaving from here.
Salalah is 7 hours behind Melbourne. Salalah International Airport is located in Salalah, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to SLL, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Finding a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to SLL is a cinch. Whether you'd like to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A key stop when taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Dubai Airport (DXB).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
About Salalah International Airport (SLL)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SLL:
Getting from Salalah International Airport (SLL) to central Salalah
From Salalah International Airport, Salalah is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 13 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport from $545 or travel return from just $1,204. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get flight tickets from Melbourne to SLL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can easily find a flight that fits your budget.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from Melbourne to SLL. You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Salalah, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Salalah is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne to SLL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Salalah
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Salalah right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Museum of the Frankincense Land and Salalah Museum are essential stops on your Salalah itinerary.
Complete your Salalah trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Salalah International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Salalah. Check out the exclusive deals and easily compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.
