Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Devonport Airport (DPO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Devonport Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
You can choose from 300 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Devonport Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Rex Regional Express is the earliest flight available. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MEL to DPO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qantas is your gateway to discovering Devonport (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Devonport Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Qantas.
Rex Regional Express is a leader in on-time performance for MEL to DPO flights, with 82.56% of services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Devonport Airport (DPO)
R 2,114 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Devonport Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,979. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from MEL to DPO by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Devonport Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to DPO.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Devonport Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Devonport Airport (DPO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DPO if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Devonport Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Devonport Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Europcar to explore Devonport and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Devonport Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Devonport Airport (DPO) to central Devonport
Devonport Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Devonport. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Devonport Airport (DPO)
April is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Devonport Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Devonport in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Devonport Airport for January if you want to visit Devonport during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to DPO in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Devonport, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Travel around 386 kilometres north to Melbourne to check off its leading attractions. From Federation Square to National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Devonport, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.