Flying from Ipoh Airport (IPH) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Ipoh Airport is located in Ipoh. Operating on the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Ipoh.
To ensure you get on your flight from IPH to Melbourne, leave enough 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.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Finding a stopover on your flight from IPH to Melbourne is easy. Whether you want to potentially save cash on your fare or visit a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A key stop is Changi International Airport (SIN).
If you have a passport from Malaysia, you'll need an ETA to visit Australia. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Ipoh Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before flying.
Located around 6 kilometres from central Ipoh, IPH can be reached in approximately 13 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 28 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near IPH? If you're catching an early flight from Ipoh Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ipoh Airport (IPH) to Melbourne
ر.ق. 591 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ipoh Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,332. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from IPH to Melbourne, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 42 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Ipoh Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
As soon as your flight from Ipoh Airport to Melbourne has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
The journey will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
You'll find a few comfortable accommodation options within an easy drive of AVV. Switch to relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from IPH to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month for flights from Ipoh Airport to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, head to Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Ipoh Airport to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from IPH to Melbourne around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Ipoh Airport to Melbourne, browse our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are attractions you won't want to skip in Melbourne.
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