Flying from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport (ILO): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport (ILO) out of here.
Mandurriao Airport is located in Iloilo. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to ILO. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to ILO even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
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 takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to ILO flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
About Mandurriao Airport (ILO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ILO if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Mandurriao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Safe Ride Car Hire or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Iloilo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport (ILO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport is R 3,177. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,093. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ILO if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport (ILO)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport (ILO). July is when most people visit Iloilo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Iloilo is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to ILO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Iloilo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Iloilo right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mandurriao Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Iloilo itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the Philippines just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres east of Iloilo, a trip to Lapu-Lapu City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Crimson Resort Garden, Mactan Scuba Dive Centre and Emerson's Beach Resort.
Around 161 kilometres east of Iloilo, Mandaue City is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cebu Imperial Spa, WaterWorld Cebu and Mandani Bay Boardwalk.
