Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX): what you need to know
Sanya is three hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MEL to SYX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MEL and SYX:
Hong Kong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
Currently, 227 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 319 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to SYX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
Book a hotel close to SYX if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Sanya Phoenix International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Sanya that don't always get the spotlight.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring the best deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Sanya Phoenix International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to central Sanya
The street address for SYX is Fenghuang Rd.
From Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Sanya. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport for June if you want to explore Sanya during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to SYX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've seen Sanya, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 354 kilometres north to Zhanjiang to tick off its leading attractions. From Jinsha Bay Beach to Techeng Island and Zhanjiang Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in China, head for Haikou, about 209 kilometres north of Sanya. Baishamen Park, Holiday beach and Century Park are the start of reasons to visit.