Flying from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 11 hours 5 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne three hours ahead of Nanjing.
Flights from NKG to MEL start at 21:15 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last departure is at 21:15 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, there are 11 weekly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your NKG to MEL flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Melbourne (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a breeze with China Eastern Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with China Eastern Airlines on this route.
China Eastern Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating NKG to MEL flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NKG and MEL:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is R 3,171. A return plane ticket is currently R 8,829. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NKG to MEL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from NKG land at their destination as scheduled 85.92% of the time.
Central Nanjing to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to NKG:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and venture far and wide through Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NKG to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
