Flying from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Singapore is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) leaving from Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
7 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Singapore. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne.
Changi International Airport (SIN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route. There are 68 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Qantas at 11:40pm. Go for the first SIN to MEL departure operated by Singapore Airlines at 12:25am if you want to get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Singapore to MEL.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Changi International Airport (SIN) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) take off from this terminal.
These are some of the popular carriers operating direct flights from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport leaving from SIN:
Singapore Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from SIN to MEL.
Turkish Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Singapore to MEL that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Changi International Airport (SIN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SIN and MEL include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Perth Airport (PER)
SIN is about 21 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Changi International Airport:
When it comes to Changi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.95% of flights complete their journey on time.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
XSP is around 19 kilometres from central Singapore. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Singapore to MEL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Seletar Airport:
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Have a late flight from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near MEL and hit the lights earlier:
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For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
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 by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
R 2,703 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Return flights start at R 5,244. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Singapore to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Melbourne. July is when most people book flights from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in a Singapore to MEL plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Singapore to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Melbourne when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Flinders Street Railway Station followed by Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, a trip to Bendigo will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you want to check out 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 the start of reasons to visit.