Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
Hong Kong is three hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 31 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to HKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Hong Kong (and then other parts of China) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Cathay Pacific.
Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier operating MEL to HKG flights, with 72.68% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MEL and HKG:
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Sydney Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight is 203 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 416 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book nine months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEL to HKG.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MEL to HKG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Consider staying in a hotel near HKG if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Hong Kong. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to HKG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.












