Travelling from Melbourne to Nauru International Airport (INU): What you need to know
Nauru International Airport is located in Yaren. The city is in the UTC+12 timezone and is one hour ahead of Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to INU, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Nauru International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to INU flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as planned.
About Nauru International Airport (INU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to INU if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Nauru International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Getting from Nauru International Airport (INU) to central Yaren
Central Yaren is around 2 kilometres from Nauru International Airport and takes about 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nauru International Airport (INU)
Right now, $1,849 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Nauru International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,601. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to INU, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Melbourne to Nauru International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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More about Yaren
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Nauru International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Yaren:
Make the most of your break in Yaren by exploring top attractions like Nauru Independent Church.
