Flying from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS).
Tromso is ten hours behind Melbourne. Tromso/Langnes Airport is located in Tromso, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to TOS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to TOS flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near TOS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tromso/Langnes Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Tromso's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport flight.
Getting from Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS) to central Tromso
The centre of Tromso is about 3 kilometres from Tromso/Langnes Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport is $932. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,804. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to TOS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS), while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Tromso based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Melbourne to TOS flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tromso to range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Tromso
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tromso/Langnes Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tromso:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Tromso when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Tromso Fjords followed by Dark spot for Aurora and Aurora View Point.
Explore more of Norway
Tromso has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Norway waiting to be discovered. About 137 kilometres south-west of Tromso, a visit to Harstad will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The path along the sea, Trondenes fort and Folkeparken.
Around 177 kilometres east of Tromso, Alta is another essential stop in Norway. Start your sightseeing at Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, Alta Church and Nordlyskatedralen.