Flying from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Rovaniemi is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne. Rovaniemi Airport is located in Rovaniemi.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to RVN.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to RVN flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing as expected.
About Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near RVN and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up a Rovaniemi Airport rental car and explore Rovaniemi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Finn-Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Right now, Rs247,044 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs304,407. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to RVN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Rovaniemi. December is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Melbourne to RVN flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rovaniemi to range from 9ºC to 24ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport in January when temperatures are between -20ºC and -4ºC.
More about Rovaniemi
Start your Rovaniemi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Rovaniemi visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Rovaniemi, now it's time to explore more of Finland. Journey about 177 kilometres south to Oulu to check off its leading attractions. From Rotuaari Promenade to Oulu Cathedral and Vanha kappeli, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 274 kilometres south of Rovaniemi, Kajaani is another favourite stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Huuhkajanvaara Hiking Trails, Vimpelinvaaran Laskettelurinne and Kouta-Vuores Hiking Trails, the starting point of Åhlström forest road.
