Travelling from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Check out your options for taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Melbourne is ten hours ahead of Milan. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which follows the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to MEL, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Milan to MEL with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MXP and MEL include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one of the main options between Orio al Serio International Airport and MEL.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to MEL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of flights leaving Orio al Serio International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
LIN is roughly 11 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of LIN is 79.56%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MEL:
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Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is R 8,078. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,206. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to MEL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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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). July is the peak month for travel to Melbourne. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
When booking your Milan to MEL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Ballarat is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without visiting St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.
