Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 16 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your BWI to MEL flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BWI and MEL include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is R 9,746. A round-trip fare right now is R 18,450. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BWI to MEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from BWI to MEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Baltimore Washington International Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Baltimore Washington International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BWI? If you're catching an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're landing on a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Geelong is another essential stop in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without visiting Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.