Flying from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city operates on the UTC+11 timezone and is seven hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Tehran to MEL. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Tehran
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
The journey from central Tehran to THR takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient place to stay before your flight from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Check out Tehran Grand Hotel. Get a good night's rest here before heading to Tehran Mehrabad International Airport.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Break up your flight from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport with a stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB). One of the main stopovers between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and MEL, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can reach IKA from the centre of Tehran in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
The day before your Tehran to MEL flight, why not spend another night away? Check in to Remis Hotel or Rexan Hotel, which are close to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
70% of flights leaving Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is RM2,790. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM7,064. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Tehran to MEL, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Melbourne. December is when most people book flights from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Tehran to MEL plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Your Melbourne trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that are worth your time include Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, a visit to Bendigo will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, head for Ballarat, about 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are key reasons to visit.
