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Looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)? 25% of our users found tickets to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) for the following prices or less: From Auckland Intl $199 one-way - $323 round-trip, from Wellington $316 one-way - $545 round-trip, from Queenstown Intl $291 one-way - $586 round-trip
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High season is considered to be March, April and May. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is August.
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the major travel hub for the city and generally has the cheapest flights. Catching a taxi is the quickest way to reach the city, with fares costing A$ 70 (≈NZ$ 73).
The city of Melbourne is also served by Avalon Airport (AVV), which is a much smaller airport located close to the neighbouring city of Geelong. If you are planning on discovering the Great Ocean Road and visiting towns such as Torquay and Lorne, Avalon will be the most convenient flight destination.
Travellers who want to relax before their flight have a choice of comfortable premium lounges at Melbourne Airport, with Marhaba Lounge, located within Terminal 2 of Melbourne Airport, available to all travellers regardless of flight class or airline, with a payment of A$ 75 (≈NZ$ 79). The Plaza Premium Lounge, also in Terminal 2, costs USD 45 for 2 hours. Both have buffet food, fast Wi-Fi and plenty of comfy seating. A less pricy option is a quick massage in one of the massage chairs, which are available for passengers in Terminal 3 and cost around NZ$ 2 for 5 minutes.
For up-to-date flight information, travellers can download the Melbourne Airport App, which provides essential information such as maps, flight information, and shopping and dining deals.
The ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport is directly connected to the International Terminal by covered walkways. A Standard Room comes furnished with your choice of a king size bed or twin beds, as well as an ensuite bathroom with accompanying bathrobes. If you are looking for a more affordable option, the Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport has Standard Rooms available for reasonable prices, and is located a short 400 m walk from the airport.
SkyBus operates an express service to the city which costs only A$ 17.50 (≈NZ$ 18.50). The buses depart from pick-up stations directly outside Terminals 1,3 and 4. You can relax on board with free Wi-Fi during the approximately 45 min trip that will take you to Southern Cross Station in the heart of the city. Alternative routes are available to Southbank Docklands, St Kilda and Mornington Peninsula.
Melbourne Airport is great for those travelling with young children. You’ll find a children’s play area in Terminal 2 (opposite gate 15b), where your kids can have fun and stay occupied while you wait for your flight. There are also plenty of changing facilities, too, with 7 in arrivals and 9 in departures.
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) was $220 for a one-way ticket from Auckland and $2,157 for a return. A majority of our users searched for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and the best return deal found for that route in the last 3 days was $347.
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair are the most frequent flyers to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from New Zealand.
Central Melbourne is 19 km away from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).
On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $4,073. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $133 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Friday. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday.
The cheapest month for flights to Melbourne is August. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April.
Qantas Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines have waived their change and cancellation fees on flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Confirm policies on booking site.
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