Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Wellington is two hours ahead of Melbourne and follows the UTC+13 timezone.
Flights from MEL to WLG start at 08:00 — the earliest with Qantas. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Air New Zealand. In total, you can choose from 18 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MEL to WLG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air New Zealand is your gateway to exploring Wellington (and maybe even some other exciting corners of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air New Zealand on this route.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to WLG flights, with 69.77% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and WLG:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Christchurch International Airport
Auckland Airport
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 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport flight is $334. A round-trip ticket right now is $575. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MEL to WLG by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to WLG.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Consider booking a hotel close to WLG if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Wellington International Airport rental car and discover Wellington and beyond with your own wheels. Mode rentals, Europcar and Big Value are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Wellington International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport to central Wellington has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Wellington. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wellington International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
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.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you should also see. About 499 kilometres north of Wellington, a trip to Auckland will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another side of New Zealand, head for Christchurch, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington. Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are key highlights.