Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne eight hours ahead of Addis Ababa.
Your ADD to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ADD and MEL include:
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
558 € is the lowest price for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Return flights start from 950 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ADD to MEL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ADD to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 67.14% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near ADD:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADD to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
