Flying from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) taking off from here.
The average time for a direct Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport flight is 11 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Hangzhou is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is located in Hangzhou.
The most popular route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH). You can choose from 3 direct services each week. Beijing Capital Airlines operates a 7am departure between MEL and HGH.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to HGH, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can find a direct flight from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
You can travel on a direct flight from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport with Beijing Capital Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from MEL.
Beijing Capital Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEL to HGH.
Beijing Capital Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 96.0% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to HGH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Add a stopover to your journey at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). It's a key transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) out of Avalon Airport.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to HGH flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
Reserve a hotel close to HGH if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
HGH is located at 14th Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
ج.م. 10,237 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 18,413. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to HGH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH). July is the peak month for travel to Hangzhou. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Hangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to HGH flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 11ºC.
More about Hangzhou
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Hangzhou right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Hangzhou when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for 杭州西湖(岳湖景区) followed by Bai Causeway and Lingyin Temple.
Explore more of China
Hangzhou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. Around 145 kilometres north-east of Hangzhou, a trip to Shanghai will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like 外滩-观景平台, 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in China, consider Nanjing, about 257 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are key highlights.
