Travelling from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne three hours ahead of Makassar.
Your UPG to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
136 € is currently the best price for a one-way Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts from 404 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from UPG to MEL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Handy information about Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
When it comes to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport from central Makassar, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 3 hours.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near UPG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from UPG to MEL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its top sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without experiencing Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.