Travelling from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) leaving from either of these bases.
2 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport flight.
The timezone in Hervey Bay is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Melbourne. Hervey Bay Airport is located in Hervey Bay.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB). There are 3 direct services every week. Jetstar operates a 6:40am departure between MEL and HVB.
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 flight from Melbourne to HVB.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Book your direct flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport with Jetstar. This top carrier offers services from MEL.
Jetstar sees the most traveller bookings for flights from MEL to HVB.
Jetstar is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to HVB flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Book a hotel close to HVB if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Hervey Bay Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Hervey Bay and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
R 1,276 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport. A return flight starts from R 2,544. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to HVB.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for landing cheap Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
January is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB). Plan your visit to Hervey Bay in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Melbourne to HVB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Hervey Bay, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hervey Bay
Start your Hervey Bay trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Hervey Bay when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Big Whale followed by Eli Creek and Reef World Aquarium.
Explore more of Australia
Hervey Bay is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south of Hervey Bay, a visit to Brisbane will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Queensland Museum of Modern Art, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Around 257 kilometres south of Hervey Bay, Toowoomba is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
