Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne 15 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your BWI to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BWI and MEL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, 413 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.075 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BWI to MEL, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BWI to MEL.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When it comes to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport's on-time performance, 77.13% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BWI? If you've booked an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BWI to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key reasons to visit.