Flying from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
Melbourne is ten hours ahead of Frankfurt. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which follows the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Frankfurt to MEL, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to MEL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.47% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to MEL flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53.13%.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed sooner:
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To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
The centre of Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, R 8,018 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,470. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Frankfurt to MEL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). July is the peak month for travel to Melbourne. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to MEL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Flinders Street Railway Station and Australian Grand Prix are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Melbourne itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Australia, head for Ballarat, roughly 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are key highlights.
