Travelling from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW): What you need to know
Lanzhou is three hours behind Melbourne. Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is located in Lanzhou, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to LHW, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Melbourne to LHW that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and LHW include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to LHW flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near LHW and turn out the lights sooner:
Getting from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to central Lanzhou
From Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, central Lanzhou is around 72 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
At the moment, R 7,047 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,461. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to LHW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search 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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW). October is the busiest month to visit Lanzhou. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
Book a Melbourne to LHW plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lanzhou to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -14ºC (7ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Lanzhou
Start your Lanzhou trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Gansu Provincial Museum and Little West Lake are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Lanzhou must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Main Shrine Hall.
Explore more of China
You've seen Lanzhou, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 290 kilometres southeast to Tianshui to check off its must-visit sights. From Yuyuan Park to Qimulin Mountain and Yuquan Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Xining is another must-experience destination in China and is around 161 kilometres west of Lanzhou. No journey is complete without dropping by Qinghai Plateau, Lilac Garden and Huangshui Forest Park.
