Travelling from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne five hours 30 minutes ahead of Coimbatore.
To ensure you get on your CJB to MEL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Coimbatore International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CJB and MEL include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, 218 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Coimbatore International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 447 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CJB to MEL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CJB to MEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Of the departures from Coimbatore International Airport, 63.88% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Coimbatore to Coimbatore International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CJB:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you're taking a late Coimbatore International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Lock in your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to visit Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CJB to MEL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you want to check out another side of Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key highlights.