Flying from Frankfurt to Melbourne: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Frankfurt. Check out your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when reserving your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne.
Touch down at Melbourne's primary gateway, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you hold a passport from Germany, you'll need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 37 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Frankfurt Airport and Melbourne:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
It takes around 42 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. Following your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne, allow for a drive time of approximately 51 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Melbourne
C$628 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Melbourne. Return flights start from C$1,128. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Melbourne. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Frankfurt to Melbourne across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Melbourne. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
Play around with filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt to Melbourne, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne. July is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Frankfurt to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Melbourne, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
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