Flying from Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Hiroshima is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne. Hiroshima Airport is located in Hiroshima.
Your flight from Melbourne to HIJ won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to HIJ leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to HIJ flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near HIJ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hiroshima Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Hiroshima's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport flight.
HIJ is located at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
Getting from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to central Hiroshima
From Hiroshima Airport, central Hiroshima is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
At the moment, $849 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,421. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to HIJ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
November is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). Visit Hiroshima in August if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Hiroshima is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to HIJ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Hiroshima
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Hiroshima Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hiroshima:
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park are just two of the top attractions to put on your Hiroshima travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Hiroshima, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel around 241 kilometres east to Osaka to check off its leading sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, your itinerary will be busy.
Kumamoto is another standout destination in Japan and is around 274 kilometres southwest of Hiroshima. No trip is complete without visiting Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Sakura Park.