Flying from Melbourne to Ipoh Airport (IPH): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Ipoh Airport (IPH) jetting off from here.
Ipoh is three hours behind Melbourne. Ipoh Airport is located in Ipoh, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to IPH.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to IPH even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Changi International Airport (SIN) is an option when leaving from 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 by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
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67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to IPH flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Ipoh Airport (IPH)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Ipoh Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near IPH and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Travel at your own pace with an Ipoh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Agtran, Merge Car Hire or WAHDAH and venture far and wide through Ipoh and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Ipoh Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ipoh Airport (IPH) to central Ipoh
Ipoh Airport to central Ipoh is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ipoh Airport (IPH)
Currently, 159 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ipoh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 285 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to IPH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Ipoh Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to IPH.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ipoh Airport (IPH)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Ipoh. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Ipoh Airport (IPH), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Ipoh is May, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to IPH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Ipoh Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ipoh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ipoh right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Ipoh Airport:
Your visit to Ipoh isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Ipoh, now it's time to explore other corners of Malaysia. Travel around 209 kilometres north-east to Kota Bharu to tick off its must-visit sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Kuala Lumpur is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Ipoh. No trip is complete without visiting PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point.