Travelling from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL): what you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) jetting off from here.
Guilin is 3 hours behind Melbourne. Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is located in Guilin, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to KWL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Melbourne to KWL leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is around 24 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
About Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
Reserve a hotel near KWL if you're taking a late flight from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to central Guilin
From Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilin is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
C$588 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,062. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get flight tickets from Melbourne to KWL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a deal you won't want to miss. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to KWL every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Guilin in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Guilin is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to KWL in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 16ºC.
More about Guilin
After locking in your flight from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guilin:
Ludi Cave (Reed Flute Cave) and Seven Star Park are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Guilin travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Folded Brocade Hill.
Complete your Guilin trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Guilin. Browse the deals and instantly compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.