Flying from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 14 hours ahead of Halifax, where Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from YHZ to Melbourne, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a popular month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You will need an ETA for Australia if you have a passport from Canada and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
The journey from central Halifax to YHZ takes approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometers in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near YHZ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Melbourne
$626 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Melbourne. Return flights start at $1,370. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YHZ to Melbourne if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometers from the center of Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
It'll take around 42 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Melbourne. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The center of Melbourne is around 56 kilometers from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 51 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Unpack your bags not long after your flight from YHZ to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfortable accommodation option is a short drive from AVV.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Melbourne, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before booking a flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Melbourne, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from YHZ to Melbourne sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Melbourne, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are popular attractions which should be on every Melbourne itinerary.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
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