Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH): what you need to know
Haiphong is four hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MEL to HPH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cat Bi International Airport. Many travellers pass through Tan Son Nhat International Airport when flying between MEL and HPH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
Right now, R 4,260 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cat Bi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,464. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to HPH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cat Bi International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to HPH.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cat Bi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cat Bi International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near HPH:
Getting from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to central Haiphong
Cat Bi International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Haiphong. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cat Bi International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Haiphong based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cat Bi International Airport for June if you want to go to Haiphong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to HPH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
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