Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Itami Airport (ITM): what you need to know
Osaka is two hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to ITM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Itami Airport. Narita International Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to ITM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Itami Airport (ITM)
Currently, 285 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Itami Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 699 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to ITM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Itami Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Itami Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Itami Airport (ITM)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Itami Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near ITM:
Follow your own route with an Itami Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten and venture far and wide through Osaka and beyond.
Increase your chances of securing the best possible rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Itami Airport several weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Itami Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
The address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
From Itami Airport, Osaka is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Itami Airport (ITM)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Itami Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Osaka in April.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Itami Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to ITM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres east of Osaka, a visit to Yokohama will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No trip is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.