Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 11 hours ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from BHX to Melbourne. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues 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.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a flight from BHX to Melbourne, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a great option.
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
BHX is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 48 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Melbourne
ر.ق. 1,692 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne. Return flights start from ر.ق. 3,764. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to Melbourne, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 42 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
As soon as your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Make yourself at home here after your flight from BHX to Melbourne and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne. To avoid the crowds, visit Melbourne in April when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from BHX 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 searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Melbourne itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Eureka Skydeck 88.
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