Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Each week, there are 539 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, select the 06:15 Virgin Australia Regional flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:55 with Qantas.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to NTL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport, so getting to Newcastle (and then seeing more parts of Australia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
With a dependable 81.48% of services arriving as scheduled, Virgin Australia Regional has the best on-time performance for MEL to NTL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and NTL:
Gold Coast Airport
Brisbane Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport flight is R 680. A return fare is currently R 1,359. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to NTL.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to NTL.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Once your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport flight has landed, unwind at a hotel close by. Sleepy Hill Motor Inn is a great option that's not too far from NTL.
Travel at your own pace with a Newcastle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Sixt and venture far and wide through Newcastle and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Newcastle Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to central Newcastle
From Newcastle Airport, Newcastle is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Newcastle. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport for January if you'd like to go to Newcastle during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to NTL sometime then 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 explored once you've seen Newcastle. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
Around 354 kilometres south-west of Newcastle, Canberra is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
