Travelling from Melbourne to Norfolk Island Airport (NLK): What you need to know
Norfolk Island Airport is located in Longridge Station. The city's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to NLK won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Norfolk Island Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to NLK flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Norfolk Island Airport (NLK)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Norfolk Island Airport (NLK)
Right now, $504 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Norfolk Island Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,058. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to NLK. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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