Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): what you need to know
Victoria Falls's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Victoria Falls nine hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MEL to VFA flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
At the moment, R 14,828 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 26,947. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to VFA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Victoria Falls Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near VFA:
Grab a Victoria Falls Airport rental car and explore Victoria Falls and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Victoria Falls Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to central Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Airport to central Victoria Falls has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Victoria Falls. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Victoria Falls, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to VFA in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Zimbabwe you should also see. About 386 kilometres south-east of Victoria Falls, a visit to Bulawayo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Matobo National Park, Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum.
Gweru is another essential stop in Zimbabwe and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Victoria Falls. No journey is complete without a visit to Gweru park, Midlands Museum and Mt. Pleasant Farm.
