Travelling from Melbourne to Aitutaki Airport (AIT): What you need to know
Aitutaki Airport is located in Arutanga. The city runs on the UTC-10 timezone and is 21 hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to AIT.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Aitutaki Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to AIT flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving on schedule.
About Aitutaki Airport (AIT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Aitutaki Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AIT instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Aitutaki Airport (AIT)
Rs181,205 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Aitutaki Airport. A return flight starts at Rs465,582. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to AIT if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Melbourne to Aitutaki Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Aitutaki Airport (AIT)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Aitutaki Airport (AIT). Plan your visit to Arutanga in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Arutanga is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC. Book your Melbourne to AIT flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Aitutaki Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 25ºC.
