Travelling from Split Airport (SPU) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 10 hours ahead of Split, where Split Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from SPU to Melbourne, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from Croatia, you'll need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Split Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Split, SPU can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Split Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SPU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Melbourne
C$891 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Split Airport to Melbourne. Return flights start at C$1,573. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SPU to Melbourne if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne takes around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 42 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Split Airport to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Split Airport to Melbourne has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head within a quick drive of AVV. Shift into relaxation gear at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from SPU to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month for flights from Split Airport to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, head for Melbourne in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Split Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SPU to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Split Airport to Melbourne, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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