Flying from Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE): What you need to know
The timezone in Guiyang is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport is located in Guiyang.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to KWE. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Melbourne to KWE with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MEL and KWE include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to KWE flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near KWE and turn out the lights sooner:
The address for KWE is No. 3 Rd.
Getting from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to central Guiyang
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport is around 11 kilometers from the centre of Guiyang. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport is P16,798. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P29,469. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to KWE, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Guiyang. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Melbourne to KWE plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Guiyang to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Guiyang
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guiyang:
Your visit to Guiyang wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Jiaxiu Tower, Tea Garden and Guanyin Cave.
Explore more of China
You've seen Guiyang, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel around 129 kilometers north to Zunyi to check off its leading attractions. From Zunyi Ancient City to Chaotian Pass and Northern Guizhou Old Street, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Zhaotong is another sought-after destination in China and is around 322 kilometers west of Guiyang. No journey is complete without a visit to Qingguanting Park, Dalong Cave and Zhaotong Ancient City.