Flying from Noumea to Melbourne: what you need to know
Noumea and Melbourne are in the same timezone, UTC+11.
To ensure you make your Noumea to Melbourne flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Noumea to Melbourne
To find cheap Noumea to Melbourne flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Noumea to Melbourne.
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Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Noumea to Melbourne. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is about 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Noumea to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 50 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make collecting an Avalon Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Noumea to Melbourne has arrived. Central Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get there in a car.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you use public transport.
Start your journey without stressing over how to arrive at your destination with an Essendon Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with reliable companies here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Rental agencies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so secure your ride from MEB well ahead of your flight from Noumea to Melbourne. Plan ahead and your wallet will thank you.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Noumea to Melbourne:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.