Travelling from Paris to Melbourne: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Paris to Melbourne, there's a nice selection of airports you can jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main terminals.
Touch down at Melbourne's primary gateway, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne ten hours ahead of Paris.
To ensure you make your Paris to Melbourne flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Melbourne
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Paris to Melbourne flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing Paris to Melbourne flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Perth Airport (PER)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Paris to Melbourne or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to Melbourne, stay in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make taking an early Paris to Melbourne flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Paris to Melbourne. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
As soon as your flight from Paris to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and be on your way in a flash.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 11 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to Melbourne.
Public transport can get you there in around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Stay in control of the next part of your journey with an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road effortless.
Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Paris to Melbourne is always a good idea. As well as better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Melbourne. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Paris to Melbourne ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from Paris to Melbourne around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Melbourne, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.