Travelling from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 18 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to TIJ, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near TIJ:
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
From Tijuana Airport, Tijuana is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 3 hours and 42 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport is 966 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.675 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Melbourne to TIJ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices go down. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for cheap tickets from Melbourne to TIJ.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Tijuana, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Melbourne to TIJ, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tijuana, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 28ºC.
Visit in February if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 7ºC and 22ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport.
More about Tijuana
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tijuana:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Cultural Centre and Tijuana Arch are leading attractions which should be on any good Tijuana itinerary.
Complete your Tijuana trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Tijuana. Check out the deals and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
