Travelling from Melbourne to Kittila Airport (KTT): What you need to know
Kittilä is nine hours behind Melbourne. Kittila Airport is located in Kittilä, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to KTT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Kittila Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
68% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to KTT flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Kittila Airport (KTT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Kittila Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near KTT instead:
Pick up a Kittila Airport rental car and discover Kittilä and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Kittila Airport flight.
Getting from Kittila Airport (KTT) to central Kittilä
From Kittila Airport, central Kittilä is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kittila Airport (KTT)
Currently, $1,942 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kittila Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,208. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to KTT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Melbourne to Kittila Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to KTT.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Kittila Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kittila Airport (KTT)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. October is the quietest month to go to Kittilä. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Kittila Airport (KTT), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Kittilä is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to KTT plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Kittila Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kittilä
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Kittila Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kittilä:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Arcandia - Arctic Adventure Park, Santa's Cabin and Giewont Husky Adventures are popular attractions which should be on every Kittilä itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Kittilä, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Journey around 306 kilometres south to Oulu to tick off its popular sights. From Rotuaari Promenade to Oulu Cathedral and Vanha kappeli, your itinerary will be busy.
Rovaniemi is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 137 kilometres south of Kittilä. No journey is complete without visiting Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer.
