Flying from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport (TAG): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport (TAG) departing from here.
The timezone in Panglao is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Bohol International Airport is located in Panglao.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to TAG. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to TAG even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Incheon International Airport (ICN) is an option when taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to TAG flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Bohol International Airport (TAG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TAG instead:
Grab a Bohol International Airport rental car and discover Panglao and beyond with your own wheels. Safe Ride Car Rental, Hertz and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Bohol International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport (TAG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport is C$306. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$621. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to TAG if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Bohol International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport (TAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport (TAG). Plan your visit to Panglao in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Panglao is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Melbourne to TAG flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Panglao
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Bohol International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panglao:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Panglao when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Cheska Blue Floating Cottage followed by Elly's Floating Cottage and Camugao Falls.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is just one of the many places in the Philippines waiting to be discovered after you've seen Panglao. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the Philippines, head for Iligan, about 161 kilometres south of Panglao. Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls are the start of reasons to visit.
