Flying from Paris to Melbourne: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Paris to Melbourne. Check out your options for departing Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the primary gateway where you can land in Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Paris to Melbourne.
Flying over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from France, you will need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Paris to Melbourne for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Paris to Melbourne leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in approximately 44 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Melbourne? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Melbourne. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Melbourne:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 57 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 34 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Paris to Melbourne? Unwind in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
It takes roughly 42 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. After your flight from Paris to Melbourne, allow for a drive time of approximately 51 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Melbourne
Right now, $635 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Paris to Melbourne. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,379. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from Paris to Melbourne, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Paris to Melbourne across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Melbourne. July is the most popular month for a trip to Melbourne. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Paris to Melbourne in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Melbourne in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Paris to Melbourne:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top attractions which should feature on any good Melbourne itinerary.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
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