Flying from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is five hours 12 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
To ensure you get on your KTM to MEL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tribhuvan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between KTM and MEL:
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, R 5,204 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tribhuvan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,266. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from KTM to MEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KTM to MEL.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
To get to Tribhuvan International Airport from central Kathmandu, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near KTM? If you've booked an early flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tribhuvan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Stay at 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 explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 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 Tribhuvan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Melbourne. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KTM to MEL sometime 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 explored once you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
