Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Krabi Airport (KBV): what you need to know
Krabi is four hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Your MEL to KBV flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Krabi Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and KBV:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)
Currently, C$204 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Krabi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$420. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to KBV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Krabi Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Krabi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Krabi Airport (KBV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KBV if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Krabi Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Krabi Airport rental car and discover Krabi and beyond with your own wheels. Drive Car Rental, Hertz and Thai Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Krabi Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Krabi Airport (KBV) to central Krabi
Krabi Airport to the centre of Krabi has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Krabi Airport (KBV)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Krabi Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Krabi in February.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Krabi Airport for April if you want to explore Krabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to KBV sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Krabi. Around 129 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 121 kilometres east of Krabi. No trip is complete without seeing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.