Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 11 hours ahead of Glasgow, where Glasgow International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from GLA to Melbourne.
Flying during a popular month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finding a stopover on your flight from GLA to Melbourne is easy. Whether you're eager to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A major stop is Dubai Airport (DXB).
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an e-visa to visit Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before flying.
GLA is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 33 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GLA? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Melbourne
R 9,458 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Melbourne. Return flights start at R 17,874. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from GLA to Melbourne. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 42 minutes if you're using public transport.
Book a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late flight from Glasgow International Airport to Melbourne. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Following your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
Settle in and unpack not long after your flight from GLA to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from AVV.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Glasgow International Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Melbourne, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from GLA to Melbourne in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Melbourne itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Eureka Skydeck 88.
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