Travelling from Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Newcastle and Melbourne follow the same timezone, UTC+11.
Every week, there are 34 Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. To take off early, jump on the 06:10 Qantas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:55 with Jetstar.
To ensure you catch your NTL to MEL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. When you're ready to start your Melbourne adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Australia:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates NTL to MEL flights is Qantas. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.63% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between NTL and MEL include:
Brisbane Airport
Adelaide Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, $61 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $127. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from NTL to MEL, book your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from NTL to MEL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newcastle Williamtown Airport, 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Newcastle Williamtown Airport from central Newcastle, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Mercure Newcastle Airport and Blue Wren Barn Huge Spa - Country Escape are near NTL. They're a particularly good choice if you have an early departure.
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
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 outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NTL to MEL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without dropping by Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.
