Travelling from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH): What you need to know
Lord Howe Island (where Lord Howe Island Airport is located) and Melbourne share the UTC+11 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to LDH.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to LDH flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
Consider staying in a hotel near LDH if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) to central Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Lord Howe Island. It takes around 10 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island Airport is $776. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,611. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to LDH, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Lord Howe Island Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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More about Lord Howe Island
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lord Howe Island:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Lord Howe Island when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Mount Gower Track followed by Lagoon Beach and Ned's Beach.
