Flying from Melbourne to Yogyakarta: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Yogyakarta taking off from here.
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is where you'll be arriving in Yogyakarta.
The timezone in Yogyakarta is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you make your Melbourne to Yogyakarta flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Yogyakarta
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Melbourne to Yogyakarta flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Melbourne to Yogyakarta.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Yogyakarta or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
The distance from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to central Yogyakarta is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Melbourne to Yogyakarta. Book one of these accommodation options near YIA instead:
Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG)
After your flight from Melbourne to Yogyakarta has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Yogyakarta is approximately 8 kilometres from Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 55 minutes or so.
Why be tied to someone else's timetable? Pick up an Adisutjipto International Airport rental car and call the shots on your own adventure. Book your wheels here with Avis.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from JOG a few weeks in advance so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.
Best time to go to Yogyakarta
June is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Yogyakarta, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Yogyakarta based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to Yogyakarta ticket departing in October if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Yogyakarta to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Yogyakarta around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Yogyakarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Yogyakarta right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Yogyakarta:
Taman Sari Water Castle and Museum Kristal dan Cinderamata Keraton Yogyakarta are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Yogyakarta to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Kota Gede.
Explore more of Indonesia
Yogyakarta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Yogyakarta, a trip to Surabaya will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Yos Sudarso Monument, Garasi Ollaf and PT.Danoe.
Bandung is another favourite destination in Indonesia and is around 322 kilometres west of Yogyakarta. No trip is complete without visiting Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
