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You will find two transport options available to get to the city from Melbourne Airport. One of the more convenient options is often a Melbourne taxi, which will take you to the city in around 30min and cost approximately A$ 60. A bus trip from the airport to the city is likely to take around 45min and cost A$ 19. There are also local taxi apps that can be relied on.

If you’re looking for direct flights between Manila Airport and Melbourne Airport, you’ll find these routes offered by Philippine Airlines. Philippine Airlines has combined flight offers with Qantas Airways that have a single layover in Sydney. If you’re travelling with Royal Brunei Airlines, you’re likely to find flights with a single layover at Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei International Airport (BWN).

2 airlines operate flights between Manila and Melbourne Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines

Flights from Manila to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manila to Melbourne Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £321 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with £398 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £64–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cebu Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Manila to Melbourne Airport most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 7% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Manila to Melbourne Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £377 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £423, a difference of £46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manila to Melbourne Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 33 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Manila to Melbourne Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Carlton Gardens, Marvel Stadium, and Southbank Promenade. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manila to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 and lands at 21:06
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 04:41.

The flight takes about 8h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 19% above the route average of £388. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Manila to Melbourne Airport takes 8h 11m, covering 3,920 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Manila to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £252, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 16m, compared to 12h 10m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 12h 17m via Brisbane (BNE).

Melbourne Airport is 2 hours ahead of Manila (Eastern Australia Time vs Philippine Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Return flights from Manila to Melbourne Airport range from £318 to £486, with an average of £388 over the past 12 months. Anything below £318 counts as a good deal.