Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Baotou Airport (BAV): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your MEL to BAV flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baotou Airport. Nanjing Lukou International Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to BAV route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Baotou Airport (BAV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baotou Airport flight is RM1,545. A round-trip fare right now is RM2,794. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to BAV if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baotou Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from MEL to BAV couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baotou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baotou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Baotou Airport (BAV)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baotou Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near BAV:
Getting from Baotou Airport (BAV) to central Baotou
The street address for BAV is Airport Expressway Exit.
From Baotou Airport, Baotou is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Baotou Airport (BAV)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baotou Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Baotou in February.
The warmest month in Baotou is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baotou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to BAV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Baotou, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 386 kilometres south-east to Taiyuan to tick off its popular sights. From Shuangta Temple (Twin Pagoda Temple) to Yingze Park and Taiyuan Fenhe Scenic Area, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Shijiazhuang is another must-experience destination in China and is around 499 kilometres south-east of Baotou. No journey is complete without experiencing Zhengding Ancient City Wall, Hebei Provincial Museum and Shijiazhuang Museum.
