Travelling from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 6 hours ahead of Karachi, where Jinnah International Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from KHI to Melbourne.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from KHI to Melbourne, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
To visit Australia for tourism purposes, you'll need an e-visa if you have a passport from Pakistan. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne.
KHI is about 32 kilometres from central Karachi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 53 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near KHI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Melbourne
R 6,437 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,160. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KHI to Melbourne, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from KHI to Melbourne every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
It takes roughly 42 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Check in here after your flight from KHI to Melbourne and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Melbourne, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne for January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from KHI to Melbourne sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just two of the major attractions to add to your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Melbourne and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Jinnah International Airport to Melbourne.