Travelling from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore the options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport flight.
The timezone in Mount Gambier is UTC+10:30, which is 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Mount Gambier Airport is located in Mount Gambier.
The most popular route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB), with 12 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from MEL to MGB is the 8:50am Rex Regional Express option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 6:55pm with Rex Regional Express.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to MGB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Get to your destination in one go from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) operate from here.
Book your direct flight from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport with Rex Regional Express. This well-known airline operates departures from MEL.
Rex Regional Express is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MEL to MGB.
With 73.81% of its services arriving as scheduled, Rex Regional Express is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
MEL is about 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 traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MGB flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as expected.
About Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
After your flight from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Arkana Motor Inn & Terrace Apartments is a good option that's a quick drive from MGB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
At the moment, R 1,824 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,852. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Melbourne to MGB by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
October is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB). Plan your visit to Mount Gambier in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Melbourne to MGB plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Mount Gambier, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Mount Gambier
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mount Gambier Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mount Gambier:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Blue Lake Lookout, The Blue Lake and Blue Lake Lookout are top attractions which should be on any good Mount Gambier itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Mount Gambier, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Ballarat to check off its leading attractions. From St Patrick's Cathedral to St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another side of Australia, consider Warrnambool, roughly 161 kilometres south-east of Mount Gambier. Great Ocean Road end point, Whale Watching Platform and Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform are key reasons to visit.
