Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) jetting off from here.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city follows the UTC+11 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MEL, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Whether you're hoping to discover another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to MEL.
GIG is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Rio De Janeiro to MEL flight? Check in to a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 78.67%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider booking a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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To get the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, $1,967 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,717. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to MEL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Melbourne. July is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Rio De Janeiro to MEL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Flinders Street Railway Station and Australian Grand Prix are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Melbourne to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Around 88 kilometres west of Melbourne, Ballarat is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.