Travelling from Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR): What you need to know
Antananarivo Ivato International Airport is located in Antananarivo. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours behind Melbourne.
For hassle-free travel, 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 flight from Melbourne to TNR.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to TNR flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near TNR and turn in quicker:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport flight.
Getting from Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR) to central Antananarivo
From Antananarivo Ivato International Airport, central Antananarivo is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
R 11,037 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport. Return flights start at R 26,575. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to TNR, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Antananarivo. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Melbourne to TNR plane ticket departing in November if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Antananarivo to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Antananarivo
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Antananarivo:
Your visit to Antananarivo wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Queen's Palace, Andafiavaratra Palace and Tsimbazaza Zoo.
Explore more of Madagascar
You've seen Antananarivo, now it's time to discover other parts of Madagascar. Travel about 129 kilometres south to Antsirabe to check off its must-visit sights. From Our Lady of La Salette to Cathedral and Andranovisy, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 290 kilometres south of Antananarivo, Fianarantsoa is another favourite stop in Madagascar. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Andrainjato Fianarantsoa, Natural pool and Jardin Botanique Anosy.
