Travelling from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 25 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne three hours ahead of Singapore.
Flights from SIN to MEL start from 00:15 — the first with Qantas. The latest departure is at 23:40 with Qantas. In total, you can take your pick of 308 weekly Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SIN to MEL flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, so getting to Melbourne (and then touring more of Australia!) is simple. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Emirates.
Turkish Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SIN to MEL flights, with 75.56% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the top stopovers between SIN and MEL:
Adelaide Airport
Perth Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is R 2,936. A round-trip ticket is currently R 5,241. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SIN to MEL by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SIN to MEL.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Changi International Airport (SIN)
Of the flights that depart from Changi International Airport, 68.95% land on time at their destination.
Central Singapore to Changi International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SIN:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April.
Lock in your flight from Changi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SIN to MEL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without a visit to Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
