Flying from Melbourne to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU).
The timezone in Fuaamotu.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to TBU.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to TBU departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Nadi International Airport (NAN)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Fua'amotu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Fua'amotu International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is a popular option between Avalon Airport and TBU.
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TBU flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU)
After your flight from Melbourne to Fua'amotu International Airport has landed, unwind at a nearby hotel. ALOFT Airport Accommodation is a comfy option that's a quick drive from TBU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Fua'amotu International Airport is Rs82,894. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs144,814. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to TBU. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Fua'amotu International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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More about Fua`amotu
You have your flight from Melbourne to Fua'amotu International Airport organised, so all that's left to do is search for a hotel in Fua`amotu. ALOFT Airport Accommodation is a top recommendation.
You'll discover some terrific things to do in Fua`amotu when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your adventure at Fefe Ho Loto Golden Sands for a great first impression of the city.
Explore more of Tonga
Continue your adventure and dive deeper into Tonga. Hatou is around 177 kilometres north-east of Fua`amotu and has no shortage of things to see and do, including Poseidons Gate.
Another major destination in Tonga, Pukutala is roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Fua`amotu. Set aside time for highlights including Ha'ano.