Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is ten hours ahead of Bilbao.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BIO to MEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$1,383 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts at $2,509. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BIO to MEL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BIO touch down on schedule 82.76% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BIO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to MEL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are highlights.