Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB): what you need to know
The timezone in Harbin is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MEL to HRB flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and HRB:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,366 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,340. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to HRB, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to HRB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near HRB:
Getting from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to central Harbin
You'll find HRB at Yingbin 1st Rd.
Harbin Taiping International Airport to the centre of Harbin has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Harbin. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Harbin, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to HRB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -27ºC and -9ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Harbin, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel about 241 kilometres south-west to Changchun to check off its popular sights. From South Lake Park to Forest Scenic Area, South of Nanhu Park, Changchun City and Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Jilin is another well-known destination in China and is around 209 kilometres south of Harbin. No journey is complete without seeing Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, 雾凇长廊 and 东门大吉星空主题文创夜市.
