Travelling from Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne three hours ahead of Hefei.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HFE to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hefei Xinqiao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the top stopovers between HFE and MEL:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Haikou Meilan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,220 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hefei Xinqiao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,787. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HFE to MEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Hefei Xinqiao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hefei Xinqiao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE)
You'll find HFE at Xinqiao Ave..
Of all flights departing from Hefei Xinqiao Airport, 77.79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Hefei Xinqiao Airport from central Hefei, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near HFE? If you've booked an early flight from Hefei Xinqiao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're coming in on a late Hefei Xinqiao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Hefei Xinqiao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Melbourne based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Hefei Xinqiao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HFE to MEL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without experiencing Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
