Flying from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne four hours ahead of Luang Prabang.
Leave enough time to catch your LPQ to MEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Luang Prabang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Many passengers pass through Suvarnabhumi Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Luang Prabang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $601. A round-trip fare right now is $2,768. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LPQ to MEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Luang Prabang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Handy information about Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
81.69% of flights leaving Luang Prabang International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from LPQ.
To reach Luang Prabang International Airport from central Luang Prabang, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Luang Prabang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LPQ:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider booking a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late Luang Prabang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Melbourne in April.
Before locking in your flight from Luang Prabang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LPQ to MEL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among its highlights.