Flying from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) jetting off from here.
Tacloban is three hours behind Melbourne. D. Z. Romualdez Airport is located in Tacloban, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to TAC, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new place or just have a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to TAC, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is one option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to TAC flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as expected.
About D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TAC instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a D. Z. Romualdez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Hertz or Dollar to explore Tacloban and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport is $301. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $546. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to TAC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Tacloban. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Melbourne to TAC plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Tacloban, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Tacloban
Start your Tacloban trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to D. Z. Romualdez Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
San Juanico Bridge and Sto. Nino Church are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Tacloban must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Baywalk.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've visited Tacloban, now it's time to discover more of the Philippines. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Iloilo to tick off its leading sights. From Sunflower Garden to Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Lapu-Lapu City is another favourite destination in the Philippines and is around 153 kilometres south-west of Tacloban. No trip is complete without dropping by Crimson Resort Garden, Mactan Scuba Dive Centre and Emerson's Beach Resort.
