Travelling from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Merimbula.
You can choose from 13 weekly Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 12:30 departure with Rex Regional Express is the earliest flight available. Rex Regional Express operates the latest service of the day at 13:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MIM to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Rex Regional Express has direct flights from Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Melbourne — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Rex Regional Express tops the list for bookings on this route.
Rex Regional Express is the most punctual carrier that operates MIM to MEL flights, with 71.19% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd love to visit a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stop between MIM and MEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, $190 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $387. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from MIM to MEL, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MIM to MEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Merimbula Airport (MIM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Merimbula Airport, data shows 78.28% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Merimbula Airport from central Merimbula, it'll take about 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MIM:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're landing on a late Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Explore without limits with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Melbourne. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MIM to MEL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
