Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ): what you need to know
Yanji is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MEL to YNJ flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and YNJ:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport flight is $1,211. A return plane ticket right now is $1,498. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to YNJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YNJ instead:
Getting from Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) to central Yanji
You'll find YNJ at 302 National Rd..
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport to the centre of Yanji has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Yanji. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Yanji, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -20ºC and -3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to YNJ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Yanji, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 354 kilometres west to Changchun to tick off its top sights. From South Lake Park to Forest Scenic Area, South of Nanhu Park, Changchun City and Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Yanji, Jilin is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, 雾凇长廊 and 东门大吉星空主题文创夜市.
