Flying from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport (CCP): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport (CCP) jetting off from here.
Carriel Sur Airport is located in Concepcion. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to CCP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to CCP flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down on schedule.
About Carriel Sur Airport (CCP)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near CCP and turn in quicker:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Carriel Sur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Street Rent a Car, united rent a car or Chilean Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Concepcion and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport flight.
Getting from Carriel Sur Airport (CCP) to central Concepcion
Carriel Sur Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Concepcion. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport (CCP)
At the moment, R 16,900 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 29,788. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to CCP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport (CCP)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Concepcion. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport (CCP), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Melbourne to CCP plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Concepcion, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Concepcion
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Carriel Sur Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Concepcion:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Metropolitano Cerro Caracol Park, Plaza de la Independencia and Cerro Caracol are must-do's during your Concepcion adventure.
Explore more of Chile
Concepcion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south of Concepcion, a trip to Temuco will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Los Volcanes Park, Villa Los Ríos Park and Plaza Del Bicentenario.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Chile, consider Talca, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Concepcion. Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos are key reasons to visit.