Travelling from Glasgow to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Glasgow. Check out your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when organising your flight from Glasgow to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of Glasgow. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Your flight from Glasgow to MEL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Glasgow to MEL even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when flying out of Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
GLA is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
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When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, 70.07% of flights complete their journey on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.7%.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
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Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is RM2,180. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM4,594. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Glasgow to MEL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Glasgow to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). July is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Lock in a Glasgow to MEL plane 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).
July sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Melbourne
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, a visit to Bendigo will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Australia, head for Ballarat, roughly 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are key highlights.