Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Griffith Airport (GFF): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MEL to GFF flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to discover a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Griffith Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a sought-after stop between MEL and GFF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Griffith Airport (GFF)
At the moment, R 4,985 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Griffith Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,056. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to GFF if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Griffith Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to GFF.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Griffith Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Griffith Airport (GFF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Griffith Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GFF instead:
Grab a Griffith Airport rental car and discover Griffith and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Hertz and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
Increase the odds of scoring the best deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Griffith Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Griffith Airport (GFF) to central Griffith
Griffith Airport to central Griffith has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Griffith Airport (GFF)
March is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Griffith Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Griffith in April.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Griffith Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Griffith, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to GFF around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Griffith. Around 483 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
Melbourne is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 402 kilometres south of Griffith. No trip is complete without seeing Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
