Travelling from Noumea to Melbourne: what you need to know
Noumea and Melbourne follow the same timezone, UTC+11.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Noumea to Melbourne flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Noumea to Melbourne
To find cheap Noumea to Melbourne flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Noumea to Melbourne.
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Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Noumea to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and discover more of Melbourne and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your Noumea to Melbourne flight.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Once your flight from Noumea to Melbourne has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 5 minutes.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up an Avalon Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at AVV can land you a better rate.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the city centre in a cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Noumea to Melbourne.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Whether you'd like a mini for solo travel or a roomy SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the perfect Essendon Airport rental car for your needs. Browse wheels available from companies such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
If you'd like a certain model or make, booking early increases your chances of getting your first choice. Secure your ride from MEB at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Noumea to Melbourne.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Noumea to Melbourne, browse our selection of hotels including:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Melbourne itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Eureka Skydeck 88.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.