Flying from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring 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 Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) jetting off from here.
Kuala Terengganu is three hours behind Melbourne. Sultan Mahmud Airport is located in Kuala Terengganu, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to TGG.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to TGG, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to 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 terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to TGG 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 touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near TGG instead:
Getting from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to central Kuala Terengganu
Sultan Mahmud Airport to the centre of Kuala Terengganu is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
At the moment, R 9,007 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,764. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to TGG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG). Visit Kuala Terengganu in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Melbourne to TGG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Kuala Terengganu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Kuala Terengganu
Start your Kuala Terengganu trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Sultan Mahmud Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Chinatown and Takir Beach Kuala Terengganu a.k.a Miami Beach are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Kuala Terengganu itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Taman Tamadun Islam.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kuala Terengganu. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
Kuala Lumpur is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Kuala Terengganu. No trip is complete without a visit to PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point.
