Travelling from Haneda Airport (HND) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Haneda Airport is located in Tokyo. Operating on the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from HND to Melbourne. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from HND to Melbourne, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you hold a passport from Japan, you will need an ETA to visit Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Haneda Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
HND is approximately 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near HND. Whether you've booked an early flight from Haneda Airport to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Haneda Airport (HND) to Melbourne
C$365 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Haneda Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$766. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from HND to Melbourne, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Haneda Airport to Melbourne across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 42 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Haneda Airport to Melbourne. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
As soon as your flight from Haneda 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 opt for public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable accommodation options within a short drive of AVV. Ease into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from HND to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Haneda Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Melbourne, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Haneda Airport to Melbourne in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from HND to Melbourne sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Haneda Airport to Melbourne, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
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