Travelling from Bangkok to Melbourne: what you need to know
Bangkok has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Melbourne leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Touch down at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the major arrival point in Melbourne.
Around 8 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Bangkok to Melbourne flight.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is four hours ahead of Bangkok.
The busiest route for flights from Bangkok to Melbourne is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take your pick of 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from BKK to MEL is the 08:10 Thai Airways International option. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 21:40 with Jetstar.
For hassle-free travel, 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 Bangkok to Melbourne flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Melbourne
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Bangkok to Melbourne flights.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing great bargains on plane tickets from Bangkok to Melbourne. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Bangkok to Melbourne.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Bangkok to Melbourne flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Set off from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. From BKK, you can fly straight to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Thai Airways International is a popular airline that offers direct Bangkok to Melbourne plane tickets from BKK.
We make it a breeze to book a Bangkok to Melbourne flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Perth Airport (PER)
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
67.87% of flights that take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Bangkok to Melbourne flight, here's where you can stop when taking off from Don Mueang International Airport:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
You can reach DMK from central Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 23 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne? Unwind in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 48 kilometres from central Melbourne. Following your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, it'll take you approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 5 minutes.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up an Avalon Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Hop off your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne and go directly to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and typically takes 25 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can take you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Whether you're searching for a zippy mini just for you or a spacious SUV to fit everyone and their gear, you'll find the perfect Essendon Airport rental car for you. Explore the types of wheels available here from suppliers such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne is a smart move. Along with better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
January is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Melbourne. To avoid the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Lock in a Bangkok to Melbourne 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).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key highlights.