Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB): what you need to know
Ningbo's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Ningbo three hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to NGB flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MEL and NGB include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport flight is R 4,549. A return fare right now is R 7,362. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to NGB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to NGB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near NGB:
Getting from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to central Ningbo
The address for NGB is 017 County Rd..
From Ningbo Lishe International Airport, Ningbo is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Ningbo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ningbo, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to NGB in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ningbo. Around 153 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, head for Nanjing, about 354 kilometres north-west of Ningbo. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are key highlights.
