Flying from Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): What you need to know
Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is located in Ipoh. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to IPH. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to discover a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to IPH.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to IPH flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing on schedule.
About Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
Consider staying in a hotel near IPH if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport flight.
Getting from Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) to central Ipoh
Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Ipoh. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is $263. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $395. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to IPH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH). January is the peak month for travel to Ipoh. If crowds aren't your thing, go in June.
Before locking in your Melbourne to IPH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Ipoh, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Ipoh
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Ipoh Sultan Azlan Shah Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ipoh:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Ipoh when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens followed by Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've seen Ipoh. Around 209 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Kota Bharu, Istana Negeri Kelantan and Museum Of Islamic Culture.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, roughly 177 kilometres southeast of Ipoh. Petronas Twin Towers, Photo Spot Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Twin Towers Photo Point are among its highlights.
