Travelling from King Island Airport (KNS) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Every week, there are 13 King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, select the 10:20 Rex Regional Express flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:45 with Rex Regional Express.
Leave enough time to catch your KNS to MEL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Rex Regional Express is your ticket to exploring Melbourne (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Rex Regional Express on this route.
Rex Regional Express is the most punctual carrier that offers KNS to MEL flights, with 78.33% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Many passengers pass through Burnie Wynyard Airport when flying between KNS and MEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Island Airport (KNS) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, R 5,640 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,078. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from KNS to MEL by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from KNS to MEL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about King Island Airport (KNS)
King Island Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.37% of flights that depart KNS arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and discover more of Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
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 by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KNS to MEL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
