Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is ten hours ahead of Cologne and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CGN to MEL flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the CGN to MEL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, £293 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £670. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CGN to MEL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CGN to MEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Cologne Bonn Airport from central Cologne, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Book a hotel near MEL if you have a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 15 miles from the centre of Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Melbourne. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGN to MEL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. Around 290 miles north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 40 miles south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without experiencing Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
