Flying from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is nine hours ahead of Kigali.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your KGL to MEL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Kigali International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the KGL to MEL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
R 11,533 is the best price for a one-way Kigali International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Return flights start from R 28,016. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from KGL to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Kigali International Airport (KGL)
When it comes to Kigali International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.6% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kigali to Kigali International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near KGL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kigali International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're arriving on a late Kigali International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
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 chase adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Kigali International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Kigali International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KGL to MEL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
