Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from KUL to MEL take around 14 hours, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 2 in Melbourne.

Upon your arrival in Melbourne

You will have a few options to reach the city. We recommend taking a taxi, which will take approximately 30 minutes to get you to downtown Melbourne. Alternatively, the Skybus is another convenient option, which takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the city centre.

A brief introduction to Melbourne

Often regarded as Australia’s most ‘European’ city, Melbourne is famed for its charming laneways, world-class cafe culture, and its contemporary and classic art scene.

Start your journey by visiting Melbourne’s famous laneways. These vibrant alleys are packed to bursting with local cafes, trendy bars, and renowned international restaurants, all complemented by the city’s striking street art. We recommend visiting Centre Place and Degraves Street - two of the city’s most famous laneways that are only a few minutes’ walk from each other.

Art lovers will appreciate Melbourne’s many galleries and museums. Be sure to visit the Koorie Heritage Trust, the Immigration Museum, and Australia’s oldest art museum - the National Gallery of Victoria. To experience the city’s love for street art, Hosier Lane, AC/DC lane, and Centre Place are all must visits. While you are there, you can sip on a hot flat white while taking in the sights and enjoying some live local music.

Flying to Melbourne with Cathay Pacific

Book your Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne flight with Cathay Pacific and receive international standards of service from our hospitable crew. During your flight, you can sit back and relax in great comfort in our cabins, which have ranked in Skytrax's top 10 'World's Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness' for five consecutive years.

Why you should book directly with Cathay Pacific

Booking directly with Cathay Pacific means customisable bookings, round-the-clock support, instant discounts, exclusive offers, and much more. Plus, our booking system is completely transparent - this means you will never be surprised with any hidden fees or service charges.

Inflight experiences

During your flight, you will discover a world of entertainment on our inflight content library, which features Asian cinema classics and Hollywood Blockbusters, as well as selection of complete TV box sets. Find out what’s playing on your flight.

You will also enjoy snacks and dishes from our inflight dining menu, which has been carefully curated to appeal to a variety of palates. Be sure to pair your meal with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine selection.