Travelling from Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) taking off from here.
The timezone in Manaus is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Eduardo Gomes International Airport is located in Manaus.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to MAO.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MAO:
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To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport flight.
Getting from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) to central Manaus
The centre of Manaus is roughly 48 kilometres from Eduardo Gomes International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
RM3,765 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport. Return flights start at RM7,885. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to MAO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Manaus. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Melbourne to MAO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Manaus, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
June sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Eduardo Gomes International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Itacoatiara is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Manaus. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Mirante De Itacoatiara, Tunel Verde de Itacoatiara and Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Maues, roughly 257 kilometres east of Manaus. Arte no muro, Cidade Maués-AM and Liceu das Artes - Maués are among the biggest draws.
