Flying from Melbourne to Regina International Airport (YQR): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Regina International Airport (YQR).
Regina International Airport is located in Regina. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Melbourne to YQR.
During high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Regina International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
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 roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to YQR flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Regina International Airport (YQR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Regina International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YQR instead:
Follow your own route with a Regina International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Enterprise or National and discover more of Regina and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Regina International Airport flight.
Getting from Regina International Airport (YQR) to central Regina
Regina International Airport to central Regina is about 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Regina International Airport (YQR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Regina International Airport is $1,909. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,005. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to YQR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Regina International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Regina International Airport (YQR)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Regina. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Regina International Airport (YQR), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a Melbourne to YQR flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Regina to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Regina International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -24ºC (-11ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Regina
Start your Regina trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Regina International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Regina trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre, Regina Floral Conservatory and Emerald Park.
Explore more of Canada
Regina is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Regina, a trip to Saskatoon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Remai Modern, Wanuskewin Heritage Park and St. John's Anglican Cathedral.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Regina, Yorkton is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Western Development Museum, Ravine Ecological Preserve and Ravine Ecological Preserve.