Flying from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport (MKZ): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport (MKZ) departing from here.
Malacca is three hours behind Melbourne. Malacca International Airport is located in Malacca, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to MKZ. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 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 using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MKZ flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as expected.
About Malacca International Airport (MKZ)
Book a hotel close to MKZ if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to central Malacca
Malacca International Airport to central Malacca is about 8 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport is ج.م. 7,977. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 14,169. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to MKZ, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Malacca International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)
Visit Malacca during peak season if you prefer more things going on, but remember that prices are typically higher. Otherwise, book your flight from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport (MKZ) in the off-season for a quieter and cheaper experience.
The warmest month in Malacca is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your Melbourne to MKZ flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Malacca
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Malacca International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Malacca:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Malacca Straits Mosque, The Stadthuys and Malacca River are top sights which should feature on every Malacca itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Malacca, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Journey around 121 kilometres north-west to Kuala Lumpur to check off its top sights. From PETRONAS Tower 2 to Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point, your itinerary will be busy.
Another favourite stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is located around 129 kilometres north-west of Malacca. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Simflightkl.
