Travelling from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is two hours behind Wellington.
Every week, there are 19 Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. If you want to take off early, opt for the 06:00 Air New Zealand flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:50 with Air New Zealand.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your WLG to MEL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Melbourne (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a snap with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier has direct flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Air New Zealand has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Qantas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for WLG to MEL flights, with 81.4% of services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, Rs42,480 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs95,874. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from WLG to MEL by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
When it comes to Wellington International Airport's on-time performance, 72.62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Wellington International Airport from central Wellington, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to WLG? If you're boarding an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Melbourne in April.
Book your flight from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from WLG to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with popular 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
