Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Changi International Airport (SIN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport is 7 hours 50 minutes.
Singapore is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from MEL to SIN start from 00:35 — the earliest with Singapore Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:35 with Singapore Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 1,039 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MEL to SIN flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport to choose from. When planning your Singapore journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of Singapore:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Emirates.
With a reliable 84.13% of services arriving on schedule, Turkish Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MEL to SIN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEL and SIN:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Adelaide Airport
Perth Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Changi International Airport (SIN)
Currently, ₹ 14,897 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 29,363. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from MEL to SIN by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SIN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Changi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion and explore beyond Singapore's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Changi International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
Changi International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Singapore. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Changi International Airport (SIN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Singapore in February.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Changi International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Singapore, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to SIN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
