Flying from Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT): What you need to know
Natal is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Greater Natal International Airport is located in Natal, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to NAT.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to NAT flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near NAT instead:
Grab a Greater Natal International Airport rental car and discover Natal and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport flight.
Getting from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to central Natal
Central Natal is around 40 kilometres from Greater Natal International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)
Rs351,114 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport. Return flights start at Rs624,481. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to NAT if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Cheap Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)
January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT). Visit Natal in September for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Melbourne to NAT plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Natal, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 30ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Natal
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Greater Natal International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Natal:
Your trip to Natal isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
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