Travelling from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 14 hours ahead of Florianopolis, where Hercilio Luz International Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from FLN to Melbourne.
During popular months like June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
To travel to Australia for tourism purposes, you will require an e-visa if you hold a passport from Brazil. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Melbourne.
The journey from central Florianopolis to FLN takes about 52 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FLN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to Melbourne
C$1,659 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$2,724. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FLN to Melbourne if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap tickets from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Melbourne is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 42 minutes.
Book a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Following your flight from Hercilio Luz International 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 using public transport, which will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes.
There are some welcoming places to stay just a short drive from AVV. Shift into relaxation gear at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from FLN to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, visit Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from FLN to Melbourne sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
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Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.
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