Low season |
June | Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average) |
|---|---|---|
High season |
December | Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average) |
Average price of a return ticket |
$162 | (avg. price over the last 2 weeks) |
Good deal for a return ticket |
$76 | or less |
Bangkok Airways, Virgin Australia and Emirates have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Australia to Melbourne. Confirm policies on booking site.
Etihad Airways, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines do not allow booking a middle seat on flights from Australia to Melbourne.
| Flights from Coolangatta | 2h 11m |
| Flights from Sydney | 1h 30m |
| Flights from Adelaide | 1h 20m |
| Flights from Brisbane | 2h 16m |
| Flights from Perth | 3h 50m |
The cheapest airline ticket to Melbourne from Australia in the last 72 hours was $157 return on the route from Sydney to Melbourne. The most popular route is from Sydney to Melbourne and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $157 return.
In general from Australia, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Delta fly the most to Melbourne. The most popular route is from Australia, and British Airways, Cathay Pacific & Delta fly this route the most.
Melbourne Airport is 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. View on map.
Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport, also commonly referred to as Melbourne. The airport code is MEL.
Whether you are a shopping lover or just need to buy something last minute, you will find all kinds of stores at Melbourne International Airport. Amuse is where you will find make-up and beauty products, Carry On has travel items and Australian Way is the ideal place to look for gifts and souvenirs. Of course you will also find many stores with clothes, shoes and other accessories, for example Burberry, Michael Kors and MaxMara.
Yes, families travelling with kids will find some basic family-friendly facilities like a children’s play area located in Terminal 2 and many baby changing rooms in all of the airport terminals.
To transfer from the airport to the city centre you can use the express SkyBus that runs every 10 minutes; the ticket costs $19 and you can buy it at the SkyBus desks located in all terminals. Those who prefer something cheaper can take public buses and those who aim at convenience have many taxi companies or car rentals to choose from.
There is a Meet & Greet service available at the airport, as well as pick-up and wait zones for those who want to park their vehicle only for a short moment. There are also budget car parks, areas for long stays and a business car park that is located close to Terminal 1, particularly helpful for those flying with Qantas. The airport also offers premium parking for the most demanding passengers, which boasts a short distance to the terminals, valet options and a VIP service.
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