Flying from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is two hours ahead of Tokyo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HND to MEL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between HND and MEL include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Sydney Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, R 4,752 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tokyo Haneda Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,767. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from HND to MEL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HND to MEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
78% of flights that leave from Tokyo Haneda Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Tokyo Haneda Airport from central Tokyo, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to HND:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tokyo Haneda Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Melbourne in March.
Book your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to visit Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HND to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.