Is 1h 40 min enough to connect from International to Qantas Domestic at Melbourne Airport (MEL) on a single ticket?
I'm an international traveller. I'm travelling to Canberra via Melbourne on a single ticket. My flight has a transit at Melbourne (MEL) Airport. From Melbourne, it is Qantas Airways flight which I have to take to Canberra.
I do have Australian visitor VISA. So transit isn't a problem.
But my connection time is 1hour and 40 minutes. So I'm worried whether I have to collect my luggages and re check them to Qantas Airways? Whether I have to go through Australian immigration, before I go to the connection flight which I have to do within 1hour and 40 minutes of time.
Since I'm coming from an international flight (which will be landing at terminal 2) I have to go to terminal 1 to get the other flight. So I doubt whether 1hour and 40 minutes connection time would be enough?
Best Answer
1:40 for an international to domestical connection at MEL is doable but risky, since Immigration and Customs can have long queues at times. However, all terminals are directly next to each other at MEL and you can easily walk between them, so once through the transfer will be quick and easy. There's also a special bag drop area for Qantas connections after Customs, so if you already have your boarding pass you don't need to queue to check in again.
If your flights are on a single ticket, you'll be fine: even if you miss the connection, you'll just be put on the next flight, which Qantas operates between Melbourne and Canberra hourly. If not, though, I would advise you to rebook to add more buffer.
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How long do you need to be at the airport before a domestic flight Qantas?
Check-in on Qantas domestic flights closes 30 minutes before departure; it's recommended you check-in no later than 45 minutes prior to your flight. Check-in on Qantas international flights closes 90 minutes before departure; it's recommended you check-in no later than two hours prior to your flight.How far is Melbourne Domestic airport from International?
Melbourne Airport has four terminals. All Terminals are linked within the same terminal precinct, under one single roof and within walking distance. Our domestic terminals are conveniently located on either side of T2 (international) within walking distance. T4 is approximately 100 metres walk to the south of T3.How early do you need to arrive for a domestic flight Australia Qantas?
At least 60 minutes before departure for Australian domestic flights. At least 2 hours prior to departure for international flights including Australian domestic flights from international airports. For departures from overseas airports confirm check-in time with the local Qantas office and allow an extra 30 minutes.How long before a domestic flight Do I need to be at Melbourne Airport?
Check-in. For domestic flights, Melbourne Airport recommends arriving at least one hour before departure. Whether you're flying from T1, T3 or T4, check-in is located on Level 1, a short escalator ride from each terminal's bus stop on the ground floor.Windy landing onboard a Qantas Boeing 747-400ER into Melbourne Airport (MEL)
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