Travelling from Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Yantai, where Yantai Laishan International Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from YNT to Melbourne.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you have a passport from China, you'll need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Yantai Laishan International Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
To reach YNT from central Yantai, it takes about 44 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your flight from Yantai Laishan International Airport to Melbourne off to a leisurely start. Just a short ride from YNT, stay at Yantai Yi Yan Hotel Penglai International Airport and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT) to Melbourne
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Yantai Laishan International Airport to Melbourne is C$567. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,255. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YNT to Melbourne, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 42 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Yantai Laishan International Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is located around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Yantai Laishan International Airport to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 51 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Check in here after your flight from YNT to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Yantai Laishan International Airport to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Melbourne in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Yantai Laishan International Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from YNT to Melbourne sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Yantai Laishan International Airport to Melbourne, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are highlights which should be on any good Melbourne itinerary.
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