Travelling from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne two hours behind New Plymouth.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your NPL to MEL flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New Plymouth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between NPL and MEL:
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way New Plymouth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $264. A round-trip ticket right now is $691. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from NPL to MEL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from New Plymouth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NPL to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New Plymouth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Of the flights that depart from New Plymouth Airport, 69.14% land on time at their destination.
New Plymouth Airport is around 11 kilometres from central New Plymouth. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel near NPL? If you're boarding an early flight from New Plymouth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a New Plymouth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
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Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New Plymouth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from New Plymouth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NPL to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you want to check out another great destination in Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key highlights.
