Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 11 hours ahead of Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MAN to Melbourne flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from MAN to Melbourne, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Manchester, MAN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
65% of flights taking off from Manchester Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne
The best price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Melbourne flight is ₹ 54,644. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 106,980. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MAN to Melbourne. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Manchester Airport to Melbourne ticket.
There's no need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from MAN to Melbourne.
Snag an affordable flight from Manchester Airport to Melbourne with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Manchester Airport to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from MAN to Melbourne.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. After your flight from Manchester Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Corio Bay Motel is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Make yourself at home here after your MAN to Melbourne flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
After your flight from Manchester Airport to Melbourne has landed, the city centre is probably where you're headed next. Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 11 kilometres from central Melbourne.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel close to MEB. Settle in at one of these stays after your MAN to Melbourne flight:
Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Manchester Airport to Melbourne is a good move. Along with more affordable prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Melbourne. July is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you want a quieter vibe, go in December.
Book a Manchester Airport to Melbourne plane ticket with a departure in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to Melbourne in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 12ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Melbourne, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Melbourne's Gardens and Flinders Street Railway Station are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Melbourne to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Melbourne Park.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres northeast to Canberra to check off its top attractions. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 451 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, Launceston is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.
