Flying from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
Melbourne is three hours ahead of Denpasar and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Flights from DPS to MEL start at 11:30 — the earliest with Jetstar. The latest departure is at 23:40 with Jetstar. In total, you can take your pick of 266 weekly Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Your DPS to MEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are direct flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, so getting to Melbourne (and then touring more of Australia!) is easy. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Garuda Indonesia on this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier that offers DPS to MEL flights, with 65.33% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DPS and MEL:
Adelaide Airport
Darwin International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, R 1,626 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,090. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DPS to MEL.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
66.23% of flights departing from Ngurah Rai International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Ngurah Rai International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Denpasar. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near DPS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Book a hotel near MEL if you're taking a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DPS to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its top attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without visiting Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.