Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flights from MEL to BWT start at 08:15 — the earliest with Qantas. The last departure is at 19:15 with Rex Regional Express. In total, you can take your pick of 82 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MEL to BWT flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Burnie (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a snap with Qantas. This popular carrier has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Qantas.
With a reliable 88.46% of services landing on schedule, Qantas is the most punctual carrier for MEL to BWT flights.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport. Many travellers pass through King Island Airport when flying between MEL and BWT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport flight is Rs33,439. A return fare right now is Rs66,875. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MEL to BWT by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from MEL to BWT is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
Reserve a hotel close to BWT if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Burnie Wynyard Airport rental car and discover Burnie and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Hertz and Dollar are popular providers to choose from here.
Boost your chances of getting the lowest price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Burnie Wynyard Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) to central Burnie
Burnie Wynyard Airport to the centre of Burnie has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Burnie in May.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Burnie Wynyard Airport for January if you want to visit Burnie during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 21ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to BWT in August. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Burnie has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north of Burnie, a visit to Melbourne will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 354 kilometres north-west of Burnie. No trip is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.