Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Liberia Airport (LIR): what you need to know
The timezone in Liberia is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to LIR flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Liberia Airport. Many travellers pass through San Francisco International Airport when flying between MEL and LIR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Liberia Airport (LIR)
Right now, R 20,100 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Liberia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 30,986. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to LIR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Liberia Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to LIR.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Liberia Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Liberia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Liberia Airport (LIR)
Consider booking a hotel near LIR if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Liberia Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Liberia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or NU Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Liberia and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Liberia Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Liberia Airport (LIR) to central Liberia
From Liberia Airport, Liberia is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Liberia Airport (LIR)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Liberia Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Liberia in May.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Liberia Airport for April if you'd like to explore Liberia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
November sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to LIR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited Liberia, now it's time to explore other parts of Costa Rica. Journey around 161 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading attractions. From Teatro Nacional Costa Rica to National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 274 kilometres east of Liberia, Limon is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
