Flying from Melbourne to Trat Airport (TDX): What you need to know
Trat is four hours behind Melbourne. Trat Airport is located in Trat, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to TDX. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to TDX, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is one option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Trat Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TDX flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Trat Airport (TDX)
Consider checking in to Sleep Soundly by The Sea after touching down from your flight from Melbourne to Trat Airport. It's a quick drive from TDX and a good option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Trat Airport (TDX) to central Trat
From Trat Airport, central Trat is around 31 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Trat Airport (TDX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Trat Airport is R 4,580. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,752. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to TDX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Trat Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Melbourne to TDX by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Trat Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
More about Trat
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Trat Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Trat:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Trat when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Trat followed by Pluenta Organic Garden and Trat Provincial Botanical Garden.
Explore more of Thailand
Trat has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres northwest of Trat, a trip to Bangkok will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and The Royal Place 2.
