Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MEL to NPE flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEL and NPE:
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport flight is $315. A round-trip ticket is currently $670. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to NPE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near NPE:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Hawkes Bay Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Ezi or Apex and explore beyond Napier-Hastings's main sights.
Booking your ride from Hawkes Bay Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to central Napier-Hastings
Hawkes Bay Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Napier-Hastings. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
March is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Napier-Hastings in January.
The warmest month in Napier-Hastings is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to NPE in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Napier-Hastings, now it's time to explore more of New Zealand. Journey about 354 kilometres north-west to Auckland to tick off its leading sights. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres south-west of Napier-Hastings, Wellington is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.