Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your MEL to HND flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haneda Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEL and HND:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Cairns Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Haneda Airport (HND)
At the moment, 230 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haneda Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 420 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to HND if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haneda Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to HND by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haneda Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haneda Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Haneda Airport (HND)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haneda Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Haneda Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
From Haneda Airport, Tokyo is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haneda Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Tokyo in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Haneda Airport for August if you want to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to HND in February. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Journey about 31 kilometres south-west to Yokohama to check off its top sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Osaka is another standout destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without experiencing Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.