Flying from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport (LCA): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport (LCA) jetting off from here.
Larnaca is nine hours behind Melbourne. Larnaca International Airport is located in Larnaca, which follows the UTC+2 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 LCA.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to LCA, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) 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.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to LCA flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LCA instead:
Grab a Larnaca International Airport rental car and explore Larnaca and beyond with your own wheels. Get Your Car, Aercar and 7777 Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
351 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport. A return flight starts from 675 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to LCA, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport (LCA), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Larnaca based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Melbourne to LCA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Larnaca to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
February has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Larnaca
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Larnaca:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Sunset point, Mackenzie Beach and Old Turkish Quarter (Skala) are must-do's during your Larnaca adventure.
Explore more of Cyprus
Larnaca has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cyprus waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres west of Larnaca, a trip to Paphos will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like House of Dionysos, Paphos Mosaics and Pafos.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Cyprus, consider Emba, roughly 105 kilometres west of Larnaca. Panagia Chryseleoussa Church, Cyprus College of Art and Memorial Monuments Of Empa's Heroes are the start of reasons to visit.