Flying from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Seoul is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
The average time for a direct flight from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 10 hours 30 minutes.
Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Seoul. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
With 1 direct flights a week between the two airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route. Asiana Airlines operates the earliest flight at 10:10. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from ICN to MEL is with Asiana Airlines at 10:10.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seoul to MEL, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Prefer to leave from Gimpo International Airport (GMP)? You can book a direct flight from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) out of this popular hub.
Asiana Airlines has direct flights from Seoul to MEL out of GMP. Book your preferred aisle seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Gimpo International Airport and MEL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is about 16 kilometres. Take into account the available transport options and potential delays when planning the quickest way to get to the airport.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Seoul to MEL? Check in to a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Book a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 42 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from P8,694 or travel return from just P19,266. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
We recommend booking 8 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Seoul to MEL within that timeframe.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Seoul to MEL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Travel in July if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 4ºC and 13ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Seoul to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.
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