Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is 8 hours ahead of Ankara, where Esenboga International Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from ESB to Melbourne, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Finding a stopover on your flight from ESB to Melbourne is easy. Whether you're eager to potentially save on your fare or break up your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A major stop is Hamad International Airport (DOH).
To visit Australia for tourism purposes, you'll need an e-visa if you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey). However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Melbourne.
The journey from central Ankara to ESB takes around 1 hour and 4 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 36 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near ESB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Melbourne or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Melbourne
C$586 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Melbourne. A return flight starts at C$1,259. These prices may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ESB to Melbourne, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Melbourne throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 42 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Melbourne. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes.
There are some welcoming places to stay within an easy drive of AVV. Get into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from ESB to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Melbourne, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Melbourne for January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from ESB 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
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Melbourne, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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