Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Around 8 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok.
Bangkok is four hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located. Bangkok runs on the UTC+7 timezone.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the most popular route, with 18 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from MEL to BKK is with Thai Airways International at 23:30. Go for the first departure operated by Thai Airways International at 00:30 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Leave enough time to catch your MEL to Bangkok flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok tickets are available for booking. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is where you'll step off the plane.
Keep your eyes peeled for deals with Thai Airways International. This carrier has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from MEL to Bangkok. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
MEL is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bangkok
The best price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok flight is ج.م. 8,247. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 14,949. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flights from MEL to Bangkok, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
November is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bangkok and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from MEL to Bangkok.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is roughly 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. After your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 5 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near DMK. Kick back and get cosy after your MEL to Bangkok flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Don Mueang International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at DMK can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Bangkok
Before securing your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Bangkok offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Before locking in your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to Bangkok in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bangkok:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Wat Arun, Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Udon Thani will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Nakhon Ratchasima is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without a visit to Art and Culture Centre, Vongchavalitkul University, Wat Pa Salwan (Burapha Chan Chedi) and บ้านสวนเกษตรอินทรีย์ (บ้านสวนในซอย).
