Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport is 3 hours 33 minutes. Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Wellington 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
Every week, there are 18 flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, select the 06:00 Air New Zealand flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from MEL to WLG is 18:55 with Air New Zealand.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Visiting Wellington (and then exploring more of New Zealand!) is simple with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between MEL and WLG:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
Queenstown Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter New Zealand, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the latest information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MEL to WLG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport is RM731. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,243. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from MEL to WLG by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can be reached in approximately 28 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 42 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Wellington. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 19 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Wellington in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport for January if you'd like to visit Wellington during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to WLG in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 12ºC on average.
More about Wellington
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the most popular stays in Wellington right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from MEL to WLG:
Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) and Weta Workshop are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Wellington itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wellington Cable Car.
Complete your Wellington trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Wellington International Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Wellington holiday.