Flights to melbourne
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Cheap Flights to melbourne
Overview
Australia's second largest city in the country's cultural centre, its most livable city, and a place that tourists return to again and again. Add the famous attractions to your list such as Victoria's Grampian Mountains, the Great Ocean Road and Victoria's wine regions - the result is a memorable vacation with your loved ones.
Even if you stick to the neighbourhoods of Melbourne's downtown, there is a vast array of activities to do, from sipping on al fresco cocktails in the Docklands district to exploring museums like the National Gallery of Victoria and the Immigration Museum. No matter when you reserve your cheap flight to this wonderful city, there won’t be any extremes spoiling your journey.
Climate
Although mostly temperate, Melbourne does have distinct seasons. Hot summers and cool winters are separated by mild autumn and spring seasons.
Travel Information
Language: English
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Local time: GMT+10
Avg. Flight Time: 21h 45min
Best Time to Visit
The summer season of Australia begins in November and stays till early April, but even in the shoulder seasons, the weather tends to be pleasant with temperatures ranging over 70 degrees F. The sports lovers should plan their trips in January, but you can spend much-deserved time at the beaches and enjoy wine tours in just the Aussie spring or fall, leaving the hassle of enormous tourist crowds.
Melbourne Attractions and Activities
1. Beaches, Surfing, and Scorching Aussie Sunshine
St Kilda Foreshore Beach is just a few minutes away by tram (a rail vehicle running on tracks) from the Melbourne city centre and is always lively - with volleyball, soccer, and cricket matches being held every day, regular sunshine throughout the year and fishing charters on offer.
2. It's a Gastronomic Paradise
If you are a food lover, Melbourne is the ideal place for you. In early days of April, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is celebrated, and in addition, various restaurants like restaurants like Attica, Embla, and Igni serves gourmet cuisine, competing with food of any city in the world.
3. All the Museums and Galleries That Visitors Will Need
The museum freaks should begin their journey with the National Gallery where you can find modern Australian talents, aboriginal artworks, and masterpieces from all European eras. After that, they should check out the Melbourne Museum or the Immigration Museum and at last, the vast range of independent galleries in Collingwood.
4. Wine Tours of Victoria's Fantastic Regions
Hinterland in Melbourne is one of the greatest wine regions in the world, featuring areas like Geelong, the Yarra Valley, and the Mornington Peninsula. Soak up the mesmerising scenery while touring the best wineries.
5. Grandslam Tennis, Rugby, Aussie Rules, and Cricket
Melbourne is the place for sports lovers. In case, you desire to watch the world's greatest tennis players, visit the Australian Open in January. While the Melbourne Cricket Ground hosts soccer, cricket, and football fixtures with Australian Rules.
Airlines Operate Flight to Melbourne
- Qantas Airways
- Royal Brunei
- Malaysia Airlines
- Thai Airways Intl
- Qatar Airways
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Melbourne - 21h 45m
- Manchester to Melbourne - 22h 25m
- Newcastle to Melbourne - 23h 35m
- Birmingham to Melbourne - 22h 45m
- Glasgow to Melbourne - 22h 45m
- Edinburgh to Melbourne - 1D
- Belfast to Melbourne - 1D 1h
Distance to the City Centre
The Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), the main airport of the city is about 23 km away from the city centre which takes around 20-35 minutes (totally dependable on the traffic).
Transport from Melbourne
Fly into Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to reach Melbourne without any hassle. Located about 15 miles north-west of the city centre, here you can find shuttle buses at A$14, and Skybuses (faster) at A$18. Some people might find convenient to land in Sydney and take the train to the Melbourne city. In that case, NSW TrainLink is the best option - it runs daily to Southern Cross Station. Firefly Express and Greyhound are two bus companies that offer travel services to Melbourne and other major cities as well, such as Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra.
Visa Requirements for Melbourne
If you are a citizen of New Zealand or Australia, you do not need a visa. Citizens of other cities need to apply for a visa before leaving home. Either you can apply for a working holiday visa or a tourist visa at your closest Australian Consulate.
Tips to stay in Melbourne
- Purchase the Myki card of $6 which can be just tapped on the ‘Myki’ reader and the respective journey’s amount will automatically be deducted.
- Melbourne’s climate is capable of changing everyday so make sure you carry clothes and belongings accordingly.
- Make the most of your trip by catching the free city circle trams that run in the outskirts of the downtown from 10 am to 4 pm.
- Tipping isn’t mandatory albeit welcomes with open arms by waiters in restaurants and bars and would genuinely be a good gesture for cab/taxi drivers.
- If not comfortable with obscure joints and strip clubs, do not visit Kings Street.
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