Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Antwerp International Airport (ANR): what you need to know
Antwerp's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Antwerp ten hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your MEL to ANR flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Antwerp International Airport (ANR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Antwerp International Airport flight is $956. A return plane ticket right now is $2,720. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to ANR, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Antwerp International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Antwerp International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Antwerp International Airport (ANR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Antwerp International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ANR instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Antwerp International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Hertz or Sixt and explore beyond Antwerp's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Antwerp International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Antwerp International Airport (ANR) to central Antwerp
Antwerp International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Antwerp. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Antwerp International Airport (ANR)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Antwerp International Airport is November, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Antwerp based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Antwerp International Airport for July if you want to go to Antwerp during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to ANR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Antwerp is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Belgium you'll want to see. Around 40 kilometres south of Antwerp, a visit to Brussels will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis.
Around 88 kilometres south of Antwerp, Charleroi is another favourite stop in Belgium. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
