Travelling from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is three hours ahead of Manado and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MDC to MEL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a top stopover on the MDC to MEL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
₹ 18,627 is the lowest price for a one-way Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 59,758. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from MDC to MEL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
Of all flights leaving Sam Ratulangi International Airport, 60.91% land on time at their destination.
Sam Ratulangi International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Manado. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MDC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near MEL if you're on a late Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MDC to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another standout destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without experiencing Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.