Travelling from Buenos Aires to Melbourne: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when organising your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the primary gateway where you can touch down in Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
You will need an e-visa for Australia if you hold a passport from Argentina and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Melbourne, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 38 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Jorge Newbery Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can get to EZE from central Buenos Aires in approximately 36 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 42 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Melbourne
Currently, R 20,380 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Melbourne. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 26,213. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Melbourne if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
April is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Melbourne, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Melbourne based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne for January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Melbourne in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Melbourne to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Eureka Skydeck 88.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
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