Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 9 hours 30 minutes.
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, making Hong Kong three hours behind Melbourne.
Flights from MEL to HKG start at 00:45 — the first with Cathay Pacific. The last service of the day is at 23:45 with Cathay Pacific. Overall, there are 34 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights.
Your MEL to HKG flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Hong Kong (and then exploring more of China!) is a snap with Cathay Pacific. This popular airline offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Cathay Pacific.
Cathay Pacific leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MEL to HKG flights, with 85.64% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MEL and HKG:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
ر.ق. 665 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,316. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from MEL to HKG, book your journey three months before your departure date.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to HKG.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Hong Kong. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to HKG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've seen Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to check off its leading sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in China, head for Shenzhen, about 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are key highlights.
