Travelling from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport (ASM): What you need to know
The timezone in Asmara is UTC+3, which is eight hours behind Melbourne. Asmara International Airport is located in Asmara.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to ASM.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to visit another city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to ASM.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to ASM flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Hop off your flight from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfortable option a quick drive from ASM, make your way to Crystal Hotel.
Getting from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to central Asmara
Central Asmara is around 6 kilometres from Asmara International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport is $1,782. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $3,379. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to ASM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Asmara International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Asmara. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport (ASM), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Melbourne to ASM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. June is the warmest month in Asmara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC.
More about Asmara
Start your Asmara trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Asmara International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. National Museum of Eritrea, Cathedral of Asmara and Fiat Tagliero are must-do's during your Asmara adventure.