Flying from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX).
Sunan Shuofang International Airport is located in Wuxi. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to WUX. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Melbourne to WUX leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
From central Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near WUX instead:
Getting from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to central Wuxi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Wuxi. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport is C$593. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$941. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Melbourne to WUX, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Wuxi in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne to WUX for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Wuxi to range from 22ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Wuxi
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Wuxi:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Best Place of the Taihu Lake, Nanchan Temple and Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal are highlights which should be on every Wuxi itinerary.
Complete your Wuxi trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Melbourne to Sunan Shuofang International Airport to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in Wuxi and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.
