Flying from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport (YIW): What you need to know
Yiwu is three hours behind Melbourne. Yiwu Airport is located in Yiwu, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to YIW, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to YIW leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at 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 travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to YIW flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Yiwu Airport (YIW)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near YIW and get cosy, quick:
The street address for YIW is W Ring Rd..
Getting from Yiwu Airport (YIW) to central Yiwu
Yiwu Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Yiwu. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport is R 12,924. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,086. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to YIW. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Yiwu Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to YIW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport (YIW). Plan your visit to Yiwu in September for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Yiwu is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your Melbourne to YIW plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Yiwu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Yiwu right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Yiwu Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Old Station 1970 Cultural and Creative Park, Dishuiyan Scenic Spot and Yiwu Palm Bay are essential stops on your Yiwu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Yiwu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres northeast of Yiwu, a visit to Shanghai will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 225 kilometres north of Yiwu. No trip is complete without seeing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
