Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of Dublin and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you catch your DUB to MEL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between DUB and MEL include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, R 7,389 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,601. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from DUB to MEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from DUB to MEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dublin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to Dublin Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
Dublin Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DUB. Whether you have an early flight from Dublin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Book a hotel close to MEL if you're on a late Dublin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and discover more of Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Melbourne. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Dublin 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).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DUB to MEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
