Travelling from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport (DGT): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport (DGT) taking off from here.
Dumaguete Airport is located in Dumaguete. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to DGT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to DGT even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to DGT flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Dumaguete Airport (DGT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near DGT instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport (DGT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport is $494. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $867. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to DGT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport (DGT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport (DGT). August is when most people travel to Dumaguete. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
The warmest month in Dumaguete is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to DGT flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport in February when temperatures are between 24ºC and 28ºC.
More about Dumaguete
Start your Dumaguete trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Dumaguete Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Dumaguete when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Martisan Public Beach followed by Silliman Beach and Banilad Marine Protected Area.
Explore more of the Philippines
Dumaguete has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres south-west of Dumaguete, a visit to Zamboanga will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City, Nido Falls and Blue Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Dumaguete, Iloilo is another essential stop in the Philippines. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.