Flying from Bangkok to Melbourne: what you need to know
Bangkok has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Melbourne departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is where your flight will arrive in Melbourne.
Around 8 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Bangkok to Melbourne flight.
Melbourne is four hours ahead of Bangkok and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most traveled route. When looking for a flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, you can choose from 21 weekly services between BKK and MEL.
To ensure you board your Bangkok to Melbourne flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Melbourne
To pick up cheap Bangkok to Melbourne flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to Melbourne is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and walk away with a fantastic deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Bangkok to Melbourne.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Bangkok to Melbourne flights.
Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, you can depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Fly from BKK to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) in one seamless trip.
Top carriers that offer direct Bangkok to Melbourne plane tickets from BKK include:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Bangkok to Melbourne flights leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Sydney Airport (SYD)
Perth Airport (PER)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Split up your Bangkok to Melbourne flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Don Mueang Airport and Melbourne are:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Phuket Airport (HKT)
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 21 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
60% of flights departing Don Mueang Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and venture far and wide through Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 48 kilometres from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Melbourne Avalon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car rental and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne has arrived. Central Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to get there in a car.
The journey will take about 55 minutes on public transport.
Whether you're searching for a compact for solo travel or a full-size SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the perfect Melbourne Essendon Airport rental car for you. Explore wheels available from companies such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne is always smart. As well as better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne. December is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to Melbourne ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Melbourne in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Melbourne's Gardens and Melbourne Park are just two of the major attractions to put on your Melbourne itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Arts Centre Melbourne.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the northeast, top sights here include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are among the biggest draws.
