Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of Dublin, where Dublin Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from DUB to Melbourne. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DUB to Melbourne. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a passport from Ireland, you will need an e-visa to visit Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Dublin Airport 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 make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Dublin, DUB can be reached in about 29 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 2 hours and 9 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near DUB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dublin Airport to Melbourne or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Melbourne
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dublin Airport to Melbourne is C$701. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,259. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from DUB to Melbourne. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Dublin Airport to Melbourne is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 42 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Dublin Airport to Melbourne. Stay at 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 Dublin Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Settle in here after your flight from DUB to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Dublin Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Melbourne, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Dublin Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from DUB to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Dublin Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are highlights which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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