Flying from Tokyo to Melbourne: what you need to know
Tokyo has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tokyo to Melbourne departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
Touch down at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the chief entry point to Melbourne.
Around 10 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Tokyo to Melbourne flight.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is two hours ahead of Tokyo.
To ensure you board your Tokyo to Melbourne flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Melbourne
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Tokyo to Melbourne flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Tokyo to Melbourne flights departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Sydney Airport (SYD)
Travelling from central Tokyo to HND takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Melbourne? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Tokyo Haneda Airport:
When it comes to Tokyo Haneda Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Consider booking your direct flight from Tokyo to Melbourne departing Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). Nonstop services from NRT will take you to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Qantas offers direct Tokyo to Melbourne plane tickets from NRT. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Tokyo to Melbourne flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Tokyo Narita Airport and Melbourne:
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tokyo to NRT in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Tokyo to Melbourne, stay in one of these hotels close to Tokyo Narita Airport:
73% of flights out of Tokyo Narita Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tokyo to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Melbourne flight.
Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Tokyo to Melbourne, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Melbourne Avalon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car rental and set off in the blink of an eye.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)
Step off your flight from Tokyo to Melbourne and go directly to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to drive there.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 55 minutes.
Begin your travels without worrying about how to get to your next stop with a Melbourne Essendon Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted names here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Rental companies sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so secure your ride from MEB ahead of your flight from Tokyo to Melbourne. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.
Best time to go to Melbourne
December is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Melbourne. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Melbourne in March.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to Melbourne ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Melbourne around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Tokyo to Melbourne:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Melbourne's Gardens, Melbourne Park and Arts Centre Melbourne are major attractions which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the northeast, popular attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are the start of reasons to visit.