Travelling from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Kuching, where Kuching International Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from KCH to Melbourne.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a flight from KCH to Melbourne, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Changi International Airport (SIN) is a great option.
To visit Australia for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from Malaysia. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Kuching International Airport to Melbourne.
Travelling from central Kuching to KCH takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near KCH:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Melbourne
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuching International Airport to Melbourne is RM589. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,284. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KCH to Melbourne, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Kuching International Airport to Melbourne.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 42 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuching International Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Kuching International Airport to Melbourne has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes.
You'll find a few welcoming places to stay within an easy drive of AVV. Get into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from KCH to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Kuching International Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Melbourne, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Kuching International Airport to Melbourne in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from KCH to Melbourne sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Kuching International Airport to Melbourne, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top attractions which should be on every Melbourne itinerary.
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