Flying from Windhoek to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is nine hours ahead of Windhoek. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Windhoek to MEL. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Windhoek
Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Windhoek, WDH can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from WDH arrive at their destination as scheduled 89% of the time.
Windhoek Eros Airport (ERS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Windhoek to ERS in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
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60% of all departures from Windhoek Eros Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late flight from Windhoek to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Windhoek to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. The time it takes to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Windhoek to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, 790 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Windhoek to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.424 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Windhoek to MEL if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Windhoek to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Windhoek to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Windhoek to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Visit Melbourne in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Windhoek to MEL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Windhoek to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
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There are plenty of awesome things to do in Melbourne when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Flinders Street Railway Station followed by Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Australia, consider Ballarat, roughly 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are among its highlights.
