Flying from Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city is in the UTC+11 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Bucharest.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to MEL, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Whether you want to explore a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Bucharest to MEL.
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% touch down on time at their destination.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, RM2,185 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM4,804. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bucharest to MEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to go to Melbourne. December is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Bucharest to MEL plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Melbourne when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Flinders Street Railway Station followed by Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, a visit to Bendigo will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Around 88 kilometres west of Melbourne, Ballarat is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.
