Travelling from Melbourne to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE): What you need to know
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is located in Hefei. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to HFE won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to HFE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to HFE flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HFE:
The address for HFE is Xinqiao Ave..
Getting from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to central Hefei
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Hefei. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is RM1,220. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,286. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to HFE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE)
June is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), while December is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Hefei based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Melbourne to HFE plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Hefei, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Hefei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Hefei right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport:
Your trip to Hefei isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Anhui Museum, Museum of the History and Culture of the Three Kingdoms and Shushan Forest Park.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hefei. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Wuxi is another must-experience destination in China and is around 322 kilometres east of Hefei. No trip is complete without experiencing Three Kingdoms City, Cherry Blossom Valley and Xiaolouxiang Historical and Cultural District.
