Travelling from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city is in the UTC+11 timezone and is 17 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Mexico City to MEL.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to MEL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Unwind before your Mexico City to MEL flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$882 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Return flights start from $2,624. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Mexico City to MEL if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Visit Melbourne in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your Mexico City to MEL flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Melbourne when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Flinders Street Railway Station followed by Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey about 113 kilometres north-west to Bendigo to tick off its top attractions. From Sacred Heart Cathedral to Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Australia, head for Ballarat, roughly 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are key highlights.