Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bristol Airport (BRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Bristol is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MEL to BRS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bristol Airport flight is 463 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 1.084 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to BRS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bristol Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bristol Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bristol Airport (BRS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bristol Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BRS instead:
Pick up a Bristol Airport rental car and explore Bristol and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Drivalia are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Bristol Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
From Bristol Airport, Bristol is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Bristol Airport (BRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bristol Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Bristol based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bristol Airport for July if you want to explore Bristol during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to BRS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bristol. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 121 kilometres north of Bristol. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are the start of reasons to visit.