Travelling from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) taking off from here.
Lanzhou is three hours behind Melbourne. Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is located in Lanzhou, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to LHW, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to LHW departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to LHW flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Avalon Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80.09% of flights departing here land when expected.
About Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHW instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,052 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,218. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to LHW if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW). July is the busiest month to travel to Lanzhou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Melbourne to LHW flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Lanzhou, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in January when temperatures are between -14ºC and 4ºC.
More about Lanzhou
Start your Lanzhou trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Gansu Provincial Museum and Little West Lake are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Lanzhou to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at 西关里.
Explore more of China
You've done Lanzhou, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey around 290 kilometres south-east to Tianshui to tick off its leading sights. From Wuhou Shrine to Yuyuan Park and 万寿宫, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Xining is another well-known destination in China and is around 161 kilometres west of Lanzhou. No journey is complete without visiting Qinghai Plateau, Lilac Garden and Huangshui Forest Park.
