Travelling from Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport (GZT): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport (GZT) leaving from here.
Gaziantep is eight hours behind Melbourne. Oguzeli International Airport is located in Gaziantep, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to GZT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to GZT flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Oguzeli International Airport (GZT)
Grab an Oguzeli International Airport rental car and explore Gaziantep and beyond with your own wheels. Garenta, Sixt and Pandora Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport (GZT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport is R 12,967. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 21,740. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to GZT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport (GZT)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Gaziantep. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport (GZT), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Gaziantep is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to GZT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Gaziantep
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Oguzeli International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Gaziantep:
Your Gaziantep visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that are worth your time include Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Gaziantep will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres west of Gaziantep, a visit to Adana will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Kapikaya Canyon, Ethnography Museum and 2. Seyhan Koruluğu.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Diyarbakir, roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Gaziantep. Diyarbakır, Historic Walls of Diyarbakir and Diyarbakır Walls are the start of reasons to visit.
