Flying from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city is in the UTC+11 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Milan.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to MEL. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Milan to MEL departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Milan Malpensa Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
68% of flights that depart Milan Malpensa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is one of the options between Milan Bergamo Airport and MEL.
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Milan to MEL flight? Relax in a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 20 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, LIN is a reliable starting point for any adventure.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
The centre of Melbourne is about 19 kilometres from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is R 8,502. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 14,715. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to MEL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Milan to MEL.
Find a cheap flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). December is when most people travel to Melbourne. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in September.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Milan to MEL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Australia, consider Ballarat, about 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are highlights.
