Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Adelaide is 30 minutes behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+10:30 timezone.
Flights from MEL to ADL start from 05:35 — the first with Qatar Airways. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Virgin Australia Regional. In total, you can take your pick of 1,771 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MEL to ADL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport, so getting to Adelaide (and then touring more of Australia!) is a breeze. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier that operates MEL to ADL flights, with 73.37% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and ADL:
Mount Gambier Airport
Canberra Airport
Launceston Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Right now, Rs5,344 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs10,692. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MEL to ADL, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to ADL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ADL:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Adelaide Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Adelaide and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Adelaide Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Adelaide in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport for January if you'd like to visit Adelaide during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to ADL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Adelaide has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres east of Adelaide, a visit to Mildura will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Mildura Riverfront, Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World.
Around 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide, Mount Gambier is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake.
