Flying from Belfast to Melbourne: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Belfast. Explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when searching for a flight from Belfast to Melbourne.
Touch down at Melbourne's chief entry point, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Belfast to Melbourne. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Belfast to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 2 hours and 2 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Melbourne or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
BHD is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 12 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 22 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Belfast to Melbourne, chill out in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 42 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Belfast to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Belfast to Melbourne, expect a drive time of approximately 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Melbourne
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Melbourne is C$847. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,478. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Belfast to Melbourne, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Melbourne in April.
Schedule your flight from Belfast to Melbourne for January if you'd like to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Belfast to Melbourne in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Melbourne:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-do's during your Melbourne adventure.
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