Flying from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR).
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is located in Alor Setar. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to AOR. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to AOR even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to AOR flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80.09% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near AOR and hit the lights earlier:
Travel at your own speed with a Sultan Abdul Halim Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Agtran, Hertz or WAHDAH and see more of Alor Setar and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport flight.
Getting from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) to central Alor Setar
The centre of Alor Setar is roughly 8 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
289 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. Return flights start from 554 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to AOR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR). August is the busiest month to visit Alor Setar. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
The warmest month in Alor Setar is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to AOR plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Alor Setar
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alor Setar:
Dataran Masjid Zahir and Keriang Hill Resort are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Alor Setar must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam , Bakar Bata, Alor Star (ஸ்ரீ மகா மாரியம்மன் தேவஸ்தானம்).
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Alor Setar. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Alor Setar, Ipoh is another essential stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town.
