Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Yiwu Airport (YIW): what you need to know
Your MEL to YIW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yiwu Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and YIW include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yiwu Airport flight is R 7,260. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 11,576. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to YIW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yiwu Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from MEL to YIW couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yiwu Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yiwu Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Yiwu Airport (YIW)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yiwu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near YIW:
Getting from Yiwu Airport (YIW) to central Yiwu
You'll find YIW at W Ring Rd..
From Yiwu Airport, Yiwu is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yiwu Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Yiwu. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yiwu Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Yiwu, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to YIW in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Yiwu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-east of Yiwu, a trip to Shanghai will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower.
Nanjing is another sought-after destination in China and is around 338 kilometres north of Yiwu. No journey is complete without experiencing Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.