Travelling from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is 4 hours ahead of Hat Yai (Songkhla), where Hat Yai International Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from HDY to Melbourne, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a flight from HDY to Melbourne, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Phuket International Airport (HKT) is a great option.
You will need an e-visa for Australia if you hold a passport from Thailand and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Hat Yai International Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
To reach HDY from central Hat Yai (Songkhla), it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to HDY? If you're boarding an early flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Melbourne, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) to Melbourne
C$243 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Hat Yai International Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$535. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HDY to Melbourne if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It takes around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 42 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Melbourne. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
You'll find some welcoming places to rest your head just a short drive from AVV. Ease into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from HDY to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Melbourne. July is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Hat Yai 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 has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from HDY to Melbourne sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Melbourne, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top attractions which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
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