Flying from Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN): What you need to know
The timezone in Taiyuan is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is located in Taiyuan.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to TYN, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Melbourne to TYN that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MEL and TYN include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to TYN flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near TYN instead:
The address for TYN is Airport Special Line.
Getting from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to central Taiyuan
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Taiyuan. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)
₹ 28,403 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 47,792. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to TYN. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN), while January is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Taiyuan based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Taiyuan is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to TYN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport in January when temperatures are between -13ºC and 3ºC.
More about Taiyuan
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taiyuan:
Shanxi Provincial Museum and The Food Street of Taiyuan are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Taiyuan to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Chongshan Temple.
Explore more of China
You've done Taiyuan, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 161 kilometres east to Shijiazhuang to check off its leading sights. From Ping'an Park to Zhong Mountain Park and Tianshan Sea World, your itinerary will be busy.
Handan is another favourite destination in China and is around 209 kilometres southeast of Taiyuan. No journey is complete without dropping by Congtai Park, Handan Ocean Park and Bamboo Garden.