Flying from Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne three hours ahead of Beijing.
Your PKX to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Daxing International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PKX and MEL:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Daxing International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is R 3,280. A return fare is currently R 7,348. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from PKX to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Daxing International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PKX to MEL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Daxing International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PKX arrive on schedule 88.83% of the time.
To reach Daxing International Airport from central Beijing, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PKX? If you're catching an early flight from Daxing International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near MEL if you're on a late Daxing International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Booking your vehicle 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 is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Daxing International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Melbourne. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Daxing International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PKX to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
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