Travelling from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport (SUB): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport (SUB) leaving from here.
The timezone in Surabaya is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. Juanda International Airport is located in Surabaya.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to SUB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
In high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to SUB leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to SUB flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as expected.
About Juanda International Airport (SUB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SUB:
Line up a Juanda International Airport rental car from top companies like Avis or TRAC Astra Rent A Car. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Surabaya and experience places that fly under the radar.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Juanda International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport (SUB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport is £106. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £182. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to SUB, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Juanda International Airport ticket.
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Uncover a great deal on a flight from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport (SUB)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport (SUB), while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Surabaya based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Melbourne to SUB plane ticket departing in October if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Surabaya to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Surabaya
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Juanda International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Surabaya:
Your visit to Surabaya should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Monkasel (Submarine Monument), Kota Tua Surabaya and Kulon Beach.
Explore more of Indonesia
Surabaya is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia you'll want to see. Around 274 kms (170 miles) west of Surabaya, a visit to Semarang will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Taman Borobudur, Semarang Old Town and Indonesia Kaya Park.
If there's time to check out another side of Indonesia, head for Yogyakarta, roughly 274 kms (170 miles) west of Surabaya. Wisata Kraton Jogja, Yogyakarta Palace and ALUN ALUN KIDUL YOGYAKARTA are among the biggest draws.