Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): what you need to know
Rovaniemi is nine hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to RVN flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Currently, Rs200,023 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rovaniemi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs387,266. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to RVN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rovaniemi Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEL to RVN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rovaniemi Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rovaniemi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RVN if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rovaniemi Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Rovaniemi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Finn-Rent and explore beyond Rovaniemi's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Rovaniemi Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to central Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi Airport to central Rovaniemi has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rovaniemi Airport is April, while December is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Rovaniemi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Rovaniemi is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rovaniemi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to RVN in January. Temperatures average between -20ºC and -4ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Rovaniemi, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Journey around 161 kilometres south to Oulu to tick off its top attractions. From Nallikari Beach to Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Oulu Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south of Rovaniemi, Kuopio is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Kuopio Cathedral, Kuopio Harbour and Kuopio Museum.
