Flying from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport (BSB): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport (BSB).
Brasilia is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Brasilia International Airport is located in Brasilia, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to BSB.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BSB flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down right on cue.
About Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BSB if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Explore without limits with a Brasilia International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and chase adventure across Brasilia and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to central Brasilia
Brasilia International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Brasilia. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport is R 20,707. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 29,923. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BSB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport (BSB). July is the busiest month to visit Brasilia. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Lock in a Melbourne to BSB plane ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brasilia to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Brasilia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Brasilia right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Brasilia International Airport:
Cathedral of Brasília and Itamaraty Palace are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Brasilia must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Museu Nacional.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Brasilia, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey about 177 kilometres south-west to Goiania to tick off its top attractions. From Teatro Goiânia Ouro to Macambira Anicuns park and CCB - Água Branca, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Brasilia, Aparecida de Goiânia is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mutirama Park, Chapel St. George and Parque Municipal Elmar Arantes Cabral.
