Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG): what you need to know
Padang's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Padang four hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEL to PDG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to PDG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
Currently, C$230 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$402. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to PDG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Minangkabau International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to PDG.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Minangkabau International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Minangkabau International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDG instead:
Pick up a Minangkabau International Airport rental car and explore corners of Padang that aren't in every guidebook. Find your ideal set of wheels with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
Increase the odds of getting the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Minangkabau International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to central Padang
From Minangkabau International Airport, Padang is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Padang. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Minangkabau International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Padang, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to PDG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Padang has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Padang, a trip to Batam will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Tua Pek Kong Temple, KEBUN BATAM and PENDOPO PAWADEM BODEM BATAM.
If you want to check out another corner of Indonesia, head for Pekanbaru, about 209 kilometres north-east of Padang. An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan are key reasons to visit.