Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sihanouk International Airport (KOS): what you need to know
Sihanoukville is four hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MEL to KOS flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sihanouk International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tan Son Nhat International Airport is a well-known stop between MEL and KOS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sihanouk International Airport (KOS)
At the moment, $530 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sihanouk International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,105. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to KOS, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sihanouk International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to KOS.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sihanouk International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sihanouk International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Sihanouk International Airport (KOS)
After your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sihanouk International Airport flight has arrived, kick back at a nearby hotel. Sok Sabay Resort is a good option that's not too far from KOS.
Getting from Sihanouk International Airport (KOS) to central Sihanoukville
Sihanouk International Airport to the centre of Sihanoukville has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sihanouk International Airport (KOS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sihanouk International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Sihanoukville. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sihanoukville is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sihanouk International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to KOS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Cambodia
Phnom Penh is just one of the many cities in Cambodia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sihanoukville. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Wat Phnom.
Around 274 kilometres north of Sihanoukville, Battambang is another favourite stop in Cambodia. No visit is complete without checking out The Garden of SamDech Sar Kheng, Spean Thmor Chas and សួននាគសន្តិភាព-Dragon Peace Garden.