Flying from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's major terminals.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city operates on the UTC+11 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Paris.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Paris to MEL. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Paris to MEL with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CDG and MEL include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Perth Airport (PER)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Paris. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to MEL flight:
75.56% of all departures from Paris Orly Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The journey to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kms (55 miles) or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 66.39%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
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For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 12 miles from central Melbourne. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is £329. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £634. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Paris to MEL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Find an affordable flight from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Visit Melbourne in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Paris to MEL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Paris to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Flinders Street Railway Station and Australian Grand Prix are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Melbourne must-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 after you've seen Melbourne. Around 113 kms (70 miles) away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Around 88 kms (55 miles) west of Melbourne, Ballarat is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.
