Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Xianyang International Airport (XIY): what you need to know
Xi An's timezone is UTC+8, making Xi An three hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEL to XIY flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xianyang International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and XIY include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xianyang International Airport flight is 229 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 419 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to XIY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xianyang International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEL to XIY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xianyang International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xianyang International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Reserve a hotel near XIY if you're catching a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xianyang International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Set your own pace with a Xianyang International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Xi An that most tourists miss.
Book your vehicle from Xianyang International Airport a few weeks before your departure date to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
XIY is located at Airport Ave.
Xianyang International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Xi An. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xianyang International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Xi An in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Xianyang International Airport for July if you want to go to Xi An during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to XIY in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Xi An, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 467 kilometres south-west to Nanchong to tick off its leading attractions. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in China, consider Zhengzhou, about 434 kilometres east of Xi An. 海浪湾亲子乐园, 郑州世纪欢乐园 and 熊熊亲子乐园 are key reasons to visit.