Flying from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Cat Bi International Airport is located in Haiphong. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 4 hours ahead of Haiphong.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from HPH to Melbourne.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a flight from HPH to Melbourne, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Incheon International Airport (ICN) is one option.
If you have a passport from Vietnam, you will need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Cat Bi International Airport 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 book and certainly before you fly.
HPH is about 6 kilometres from central Haiphong. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 13 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HPH? If you're boarding an early flight from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Melbourne
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne is C$434. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$527. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HPH to Melbourne if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 42 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEL if you're taking a late flight from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
As soon as your flight from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
The trip will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable accommodation options within a short drive of AVV. Ease into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from HPH to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne. July is the most popular month to travel to Melbourne. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from HPH to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are leading attractions which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Melbourne and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Melbourne.