Travelling from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Xiamen.
You can choose from nine weekly Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 22:00 departure with Xiamen Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Xiamen Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
To ensure you catch your XMN to MEL flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Melbourne (and then exploring more of Australia!) is a cinch with Xiamen Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Xiamen Airlines.
Xiamen Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates XMN to MEL flights. An exceptional 81.13% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, R 4,260 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,504. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from XMN to MEL.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from XMN make it to their destination as scheduled 84.03% of the time.
To get to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport from central Xiamen, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to XMN? If you're catching an early flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from XMN to MEL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
