Travelling from Melbourne to Longreach Airport (LRE): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore the options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Longreach Airport (LRE) leaving from either of these.
The timezone in Longreach is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Melbourne. Longreach Airport is located in Longreach.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to LRE. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Longreach Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to LRE flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Longreach Airport (LRE)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Longreach Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near LRE:
Getting from Longreach Airport (LRE) to central Longreach
Longreach Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Longreach. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Longreach Airport (LRE)
Currently, $572 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Longreach Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,343. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to LRE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Melbourne to Longreach Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Longreach Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Longreach Airport (LRE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Longreach Airport (LRE). July is when most people visit Longreach. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Before locking in your Melbourne to LRE flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. December is the warmest month in Longreach, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Longreach Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC.
More about Longreach
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Longreach Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Longreach:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. OUTBACK PIONEERS THOMSON RIVER CRUISES, Longreach and Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre are top sights which should be on any well-planned Longreach itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Longreach has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 105 kilometres east of Longreach, a trip to Barcaldine will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Lara Wetlands, The Great Shearer's Strike Memorial and Barcaldine Botanical Walk.
If you're ready to explore another side of Australia, head for Blackall, about 161 kilometres south-east of Longreach. Blackall Woolscour, The Big Ram and Blackall Memorial Park are among the biggest draws.
