Flying from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH): 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 base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) taking off from here.
The timezone in Wuhan is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is located in Wuhan.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to WUH, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Melbourne to WUH that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and WUH include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) leaving Avalon Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to WUH flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing on schedule.
About Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near WUH:
The street address for WUH is Tianhe St.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
ر.ق. 727 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,490. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to WUH if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Melbourne to WUH.
Nail down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH). Plan your visit to Wuhan in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Melbourne to WUH flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Wuhan, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 13ºC.
More about Wuhan
Start your Wuhan trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Wuhan should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
Explore more of China
Changsha is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Wuhan. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Yuelu Mountain, Hunan Provincial Museum and Taiping Street.
Nanchang is another favourite destination in China and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Wuhan. No journey is complete without dropping by Yuyuan Garden, Nanchang Star Amusement Park and 留园.
