Flying from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO).
The timezone in Alghero Sardinia is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Alghero-Fertilia Airport is located in Alghero Sardinia.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Melbourne to AHO.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to AHO flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO)
Reserve a hotel close to AHO if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Grab an Alghero-Fertilia Airport rental car and discover Alghero Sardinia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Felirent, Galdieri Rent and RentSmart24 are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport flight.
Getting from Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO) to central Alghero Sardinia
Alghero-Fertilia Airport to the centre of Alghero Sardinia is roughly 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport is Rs309,834. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs533,470. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to AHO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO). August is the most popular month to visit Alghero Sardinia. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Melbourne to AHO flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Alghero Sardinia to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Alghero Sardinia
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Alghero-Fertilia Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alghero Sardinia:
Capo Caccia Vertical Cliffs and Spiaggia del Lido di Alghero are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Alghero Sardinia must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Spiaggia Delle Bombarde.
Explore more of Italy
Cagliari is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Alghero Sardinia. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include The Royal Palace, Via Roma and Centro Storico.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Alghero Sardinia, Quartu Sant'Elena is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Spiaggia del Poetto di Quartu, Spiaggia di Capitana and Spiaggia di Sant'Andrea.