Flying from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC).
The timezone in Manado is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Sam Ratulangi International Airport is located in Manado.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to MDC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new place or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to MDC, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is one option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to MDC flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing as expected.
About Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near MDC and hit the lights earlier:
Drive into your next adventure with a Sam Ratulangi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore beyond Manado's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
At the moment, ج.م. 9,975 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 24,068. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MDC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport ticket.
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Chase down a great fare on a flight from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Manado. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Melbourne to MDC flight ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Manado to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport in March when temperatures are between 21ºC and 29ºC.
More about Manado
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Manado:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Two Fish Divers, North launch/ tumpa paragliding and Malalayang Beach Walk are top sights which should feature on any good Manado itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Manado, now it's time to explore more of Indonesia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-west to Gorontalo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Oluhuta Beach to Baiturrahim Great Mosque and Masjid Al-Haul, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Ternate is another favourite destination in Indonesia and is around 290 kilometres east of Manado. No journey is complete without dropping by Sulamadaha beach, Masjid Raya Al Munawwar Ternate and Taman Sakura.
