Flying from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Melbourne is one hour behind Nadi and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Flights from NAN to MEL start at 08:00 — the first with Fiji Airways. The last service of the day is at 18:40 with Fiji Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your NAN to MEL flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Melbourne, Australia. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Fiji Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating NAN to MEL flights. An impressive 80.77% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between NAN and MEL include:
Canberra Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$298 is the lowest price for a one-way Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts from $526. These prices can change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from NAN to MEL, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from NAN to MEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Nadi International Airport (NAN)
When it comes to Nadi International Airport's on-time performance, 71.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Nadi International Airport from central Nadi, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near NAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Nadi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from NAN to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Geelong is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.