Flying from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 14 hours ahead of Curitiba, where Afonso Pena International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your CWB to Melbourne flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
CWB is about 13 kilometres from central Curitiba. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near CWB? If you're boarding an early flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Afonso Pena International Airport, data shows 77.05% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Melbourne
875 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne flight. A return ticket right now is 1.468 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CWB to Melbourne if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Landing cheap tickets from Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the best prices across every month and walk away with an incredible deal.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
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 explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from CWB to Melbourne.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Once your flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
The journey will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to stay just a quick drive from AVV. Switch to relaxation mode at Corio Bay Motel after your CWB to Melbourne flight.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and be off and running.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from AVV three weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've stepped off your flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne.
If you're using public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel near MEB. Get settled at one of these options after your CWB to Melbourne flight:
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your trip by picking up an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar are reliable rental providers.
Rental companies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so secure your ride from MEB a few weeks in advance of your flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne. A little prep work can make a big difference in cost.
Best time to go to Melbourne
Before scheduling your flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Melbourne offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book an Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket with a departure in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWB to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Melbourne, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Launceston is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. No journey is complete without a visit to City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.
