Flying from Melbourne to Van Don International Airport (VDO): What you need to know
Van Don International Airport is located in Van Don. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to VDO. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to VDO even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Van Don International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
68% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
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 by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to VDO flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing on schedule.
About Van Don International Airport (VDO)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Van Don International Airport has touched down, kick back at a nearby hotel. Hotel Ngoc Anh - Van Don is a convenient option just a short drive from VDO.
Getting from Van Don International Airport (VDO) to central Van Don
Van Don International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Van Don. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Van Don International Airport (VDO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Van Don International Airport is $355. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $788. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to VDO if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Van Don International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Van Don International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
More about Van Don
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Van Don International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Van Don:
There are loads of things to do in Van Don when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Minh Chau Beach Resort followed by Cảng tàu Quốc Tế Ao Tiên and Chợ Quê Phương Đông.
Explore more of Vietnam
Hanoi is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen Van Don. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street.
Any journey through Vietnam wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Yên Bái. Đầm Mủ and Nhà Thờ Giáo Xứ Yên Bái are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 274 kilometres west of Van Don.
