Flying from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport (DPL): What you need to know
Dipolog Airport is located in Dipolog. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to DPL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to discover a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to DPL.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to DPL flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as planned.
About Dipolog Airport (DPL)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near DPL and hit the pillow fast:
Getting from Dipolog Airport (DPL) to central Dipolog
Dipolog Airport to the centre of Dipolog is about 10 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport (DPL)
RM1,187 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport. A return flight starts at RM2,200. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to DPL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Dipolog Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to DPL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport (DPL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to go to Dipolog. December is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport (DPL), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Melbourne to DPL plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dipolog to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Dipolog
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Dipolog Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dipolog:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Galas Beach, Silinog Island Beach and Dipolog Sunset Boulevard are essential stops on your Dipolog itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Around 306 kilometres southeast of Dipolog, Davao is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at San Pedro Cathedral in Davao, Epol Falls and Lantaw Davao.
