Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Senai Airport (JHB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johor Bahru is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEL to JHB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Senai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and JHB:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Senai Airport (JHB)
Currently, ₹ 19,175 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Senai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 34,528. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to JHB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Senai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Senai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Senai Airport (JHB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Senai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JHB instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Senai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, R&R Rent A Car or Suria car hire and experience more of Johor Bahru and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Senai Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Senai Airport (JHB) to central Johor Bahru
Senai Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Johor Bahru. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Senai Airport (JHB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Senai Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Johor Bahru in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Senai Airport for April if you'd like to explore Johor Bahru during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to JHB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Johor Bahru. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.
Any journey through Malaysia wouldn't be complete without visiting Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 306 kilometres north-west of Johor Bahru.
