Flying from Melbourne to Okayama Airport (OKJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Okayama is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne. Okayama Airport is located in Okayama.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to OKJ. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to OKJ even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is an option when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Okayama Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to OKJ flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Reserve a hotel near OKJ if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Okayama Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
OKJ is located at Nichioji 県道61号線, Kita Ward.
Getting from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to central Okayama
Central Okayama is around 18 kilometres from Okayama Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
$752 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Okayama Airport. A return flight starts from $995. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to OKJ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
May is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Okayama Airport (OKJ). Plan your visit to Okayama in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Melbourne to OKJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Okayama to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Okayama Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Okayama
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Okayama Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Okayama:
Your Okayama visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include Itsukushima Shrine, Kiyomizudera and Kotohira Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Okayama. Around 153 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're looking to explore another side of Japan, consider Nagoya, about 290 kilometres east of Okayama. Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Ninomaru Garden are highlights.
