Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Frederic Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw. Following the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is ten hours ahead of Warsaw.
Allow plenty of time to catch your WAW to Melbourne flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Melbourne? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to WAW:
Of all flights leaving Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Melbourne
₹ 51,614 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frederic Chopin Airport to Melbourne flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 106,023. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from WAW to Melbourne. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from WAW to Melbourne.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. After your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
Corio Bay Motel is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Make yourself at home here after your WAW to Melbourne flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make collecting an Avalon Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at AVV will help you save.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Melbourne has landed. Central Melbourne is about 19 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get to by car.
Public transport will take you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your break by checking in to a hotel near MEB after your WAW to Melbourne flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
Begin your journey without worrying about how to get to your destination with an Essendon Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable suppliers here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Melbourne is smart. As well as better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
Travel to Melbourne in peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Melbourne in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before locking in your Frederic Chopin Airport to Melbourne plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from WAW to Melbourne around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Melbourne, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
National Gallery of Victoria and Federation Square are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Eureka Skydeck 88.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Launceston is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.