Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ohrid Airport (OHD): what you need to know
Ohrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Ohrid ten hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to OHD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ohrid Airport flight is 526 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 1.417 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to OHD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ohrid Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
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 get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ohrid Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Ohrid Airport (OHD)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ohrid Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near OHD:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Ohrid Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Inter Ways or Goldcar and explore beyond Ohrid's main sights.
Booking your ride from Ohrid Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ohrid Airport (OHD) to central Ohrid
Ohrid Airport to the centre of Ohrid has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ohrid Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Ohrid in January.
The warmest month in Ohrid is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ohrid Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to OHD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Skopje is just one of the many cities in North Macedonia waiting to be explored after you've seen Ohrid. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Old Bazaar, Skopje, Macedonia Square and The Stone Bridge.
Bitola is another must-experience destination in North Macedonia and is around 48 kilometres east of Ohrid. No trip is complete without visiting Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.