Flying from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of Salvador, where Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from SSA to Melbourne, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You'll need an e-visa for Australia if you have a passport from Brazil and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Salvador, SSA can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Melbourne
$1,986 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Melbourne. A return flight starts from $3,148. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SSA to Melbourne, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 42 minutes.
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Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is about 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Melbourne has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 51 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to stay just a quick drive from AVV. Switch to relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from SSA to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Melbourne, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Book your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from SSA to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
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Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are a couple of major attractions to put on your Melbourne must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.
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