Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC): what you need to know
Manado is three hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MEL to MDC flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is a popular stopover on the MEL to MDC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
R 5,501 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,106. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to MDC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MDC:
Travel where the road takes you with a Sam Ratulangi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore beyond Manado's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Sam Ratulangi International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to central Manado
Sam Ratulangi International Airport to central Manado has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Manado. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Manado is September, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to MDC in March. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Manado is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south-west of Manado, a visit to Gorontalo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like KAYRA PRIVATE POOL AND RESTO, Bele le uyun and Puncak Dumbo.
Ternate is another sought-after destination in Indonesia and is around 290 kilometres east of Manado. No trip is complete without dropping by Fort Tolukko, Sulamadaha beach and Kalamata Fort.