esa-aardvark Posted October 9, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 9, 2018 After my trip Southampton to Melbourne I have to go on to New Zealand. Cunard recommend not flying earlier than 1pm. The only decent flight for me is at 12.10pm, would mean being at the airport by 9.10am theoretically.. Anyone with experience know what might be the earliest time I could get ashore & clear the formalities ? Many thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted October 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 10:18 PM, esa-aardvark said: After my trip Southampton to Melbourne I have to go on to New Zealand. Cunard recommend not flying earlier than 1pm. The only decent flight for me is at 12.10pm, would mean being at the airport by 9.10am theoretically.. Anyone with experience know what might be the earliest time I could get ashore & clear the formalities ? Many thanks, John Hello John, I'm not experienced with disembarking in Melbourne but being a local, I know a thing or two about local traffic. Assuming you're docking at 0700 hrs, in my opinion, and just my opinion, you'd really want to be leaving the dock in your cab by 7.30 am to allow for the drive to Tullamarine airport. That would give you time assuming the traffic is no worse than normally heavy peak hour morning traffic. What date are you arriving in Melbourne? The two or three arrivals I can see on the list are all 0700. If you're getting in earlier than that, you'll have more wriggle room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jack E Dawson Posted October 17, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I would also add that Australian customs is very thorough. They once made me take my golf shoes out of my bag, bring them over to a sink and wash all of the dirt off before I was permitted into the country. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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