Flying from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) departing from here.
Khon Kaen is four hours behind Melbourne. Khon Kaen Airport is located in Khon Kaen, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to KKC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to KKC, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is one option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to KKC flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KKC if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Khon Kaen Airport rental car and explore Khon Kaen and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, Hertz and Thai Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to central Khon Kaen
Central Khon Kaen is around 5 kilometres from Khon Kaen Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
Currently, $553 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $966. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to KKC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC). Plan your visit to Khon Kaen in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Melbourne to KKC flight ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Khon Kaen to range from 24ºC to 41ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 32ºC.
More about Khon Kaen
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Khon Kaen Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Khon Kaen:
Your visit to Khon Kaen wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Wat Nong Wang, Bueng Thung Sang and Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre.
Explore more of Thailand
Khon Kaen is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres north of Khon Kaen, a visit to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, udon waterworld water park and Wat Pho Chai.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima is another favourite stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.