Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): what you need to know
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Washington DC 15 hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to BWI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MEL and BWI include:
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Currently, 597 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.106 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to BWI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BWI instead:
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to BWI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its must-visit sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.