Flying from Melbourne to Karratha Airport (KTA): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Karratha Airport (KTA) leaving from either of these.
Karratha Airport is located in Karratha. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to KTA won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Karratha Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at 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 if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to KTA flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing as planned.
About Karratha Airport (KTA)
Consider checking in to Cattrall Park Motel after your flight from Melbourne to Karratha Airport. It's a short drive from KTA and a comfortable option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Hit the road running by picking up a Karratha Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Enterprise or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Karratha and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Karratha Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Karratha Airport (KTA)
$521 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Karratha Airport. Return flights start from $1,077. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to KTA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Karratha Airport (KTA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Karratha Airport (KTA). July is when most people travel to Karratha. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Karratha is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to KTA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Karratha Airport in July when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Karratha
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Karratha Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Karratha:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Karratha when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Karratha Lookout followed by Searipple Lookout and Red Earth Arts Precinct.
Explore more of Australia
Karratha has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 193 kilometres east of Karratha, a trip to Port Hedland will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Pretty Pool, Koombana Lookout Port Hedland and Dalgety House Museum.
Around 241 kilometres south-east of Karratha, Tom Price is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Mount Nameless, Karijini Memorial Stones and Bodyline Gym Tom Price.