Flying from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH): What you need to know
Wuhan is three hours behind Melbourne. Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is located in Wuhan, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to WUH, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Melbourne to WUH with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and WUH include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Add a stopover to your journey at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) out of Avalon Airport.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 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 WUH 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.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near WUH:
You'll find WUH at Tianhe St.
Getting from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to central Wuhan
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Wuhan. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
$400 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Return flights start from $725. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to WUH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH). February is when most people travel to Wuhan. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in October.
Before locking in your Melbourne to WUH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Wuhan, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 36ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 13ºC.
More about Wuhan
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Wuhan:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower are essential stops on your Wuhan itinerary.
Explore more of China
Wuhan is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres southwest of Wuhan, a trip to Changsha will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Yuelu Mountain, Hunan Provincial Museum and Taiping Street.
Nanchang is another favourite destination in China and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Wuhan. No journey is complete without a visit to Yuyuan Garden, Nanchang Star Amusement Park and Nanchang Bridge.