Flying from Bangkok to Melbourne: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Bangkok. Explore your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when booking your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne.
Disembark at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the major arrival point in Melbourne.
8 hours 51 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 4 hours ahead of Bangkok.
With 50 weekly flights between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Bangkok to Melbourne with Thai Airways International at 08:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from BKK to MEL is with Jetstar at 21:50.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You'll need an e-visa for Australia if you hold a passport from Thailand and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before you book your cheap flights from Bangkok to Melbourne, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. From BKK, you can fly directly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Thai Airways International is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Bangkok to Melbourne leaving from BKK.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, browse these options when leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, stay in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 42 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is located around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 51 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Melbourne
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Melbourne is P6,638. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P15,349. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Bangkok to Melbourne.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bangkok to Melbourne. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Melbourne. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Melbourne in April.
Before booking a flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, think about the kind of weather you like best. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Melbourne sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Melbourne itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.
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