Flying from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city is in the UTC+11 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Tampa.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Tampa to MEL. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
March is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Tampa International Airport:
79% of flights leaving from Tampa International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can arrive at PIE from central Tampa in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Tampa to MEL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
The street address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Pick up 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.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
The centre of Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
₹ 60,279 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 104,090. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Tampa to MEL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Visit Melbourne in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Tampa to MEL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July when temperatures are between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Melbourne when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Flinders Street Railway Station followed by Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 113 kilometres northwest to Bendigo to check off its top sights. From Sacred Heart Cathedral to Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Australia, consider Ballarat, roughly 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are highlights.
