Flying from Buenos Aires to Melbourne: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when planning your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne.
Disembark at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the chief entry point to Melbourne.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 14 hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
Leave enough time to catch your Buenos Aires to Melbourne flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Melbourne
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Jorge Newbery Airport:
Jorge Newbery Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that take off from AEP reach their destination without delay.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne? Check in to a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your break officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 84% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 19 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is approximately 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab an Avalon Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire.
Score the best price by booking your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is around 11 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car after your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Start your trip without stressing about how to get to where you're going with an Essendon Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted suppliers here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions for early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from MEB well ahead of your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne. A little planning can save you money.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Melbourne around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.