Flying from Nadi Airport (NAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Melbourne is one hour behind Nadi and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Flights from NAN to MEL start at 08:00 — the first with Fiji Airways. The last departure is at 18:40 with Fiji Airways. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your NAN to MEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. When you're ready to start your Melbourne holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Australia:
Most travellers choose to travel with Fiji Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers NAN to MEL flights is Virgin Australia. Its services arrive without delay 69.23% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NAN and MEL:
Sydney Airport
Brisbane Airport
Canberra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nadi Airport (NAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is R 3,431. A return plane ticket right now is R 6,103. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from NAN to MEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from NAN to MEL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Nadi Airport (NAN)
70% of flights leaving from Nadi Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Nadi Airport from central Nadi, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to NAN:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're landing on a late Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Nadi Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NAN to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.
