Traveling from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Beijing's main base, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
11 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Melbourne is three hours ahead of Beijing. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which follows the UTC+11 timezone.
You can choose from 4 direct services each week between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). This is the busiest route, with Air China offering a 1am departure from PEK to MEL.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Beijing to MEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Traveling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Direct flights from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) are available from here.
When jetting out of PEK, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport with Air China.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Air China between PEK and MEL.
Air China ranks highest for on-time performance. An impressive 86.96% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to MEL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a break from traveling at one of these airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Located around 27 kilometers from the center of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PEK make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
You can reach PKX from central Beijing in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 48 kilometers or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to MEL flight:
Most flights that leave Beijing Daxing International Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 89%.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MEL and fast-forward to bedtime:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne is around 19 kilometers. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Traveling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
AED 699 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. A return flight starts from AED 1,561. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Beijing to MEL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Plan your visit to Melbourne in September for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Beijing to MEL plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Beijing to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Your trip to Melbourne isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that are worth your time include Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey around 113 kilometers northwest to Bendigo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sacred Heart Cathedral to Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 88 kilometers west of Melbourne, Ballarat is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.