Travelling from Melbourne to Noumea: what you need to know
To ensure you board your Melbourne to Noumea flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Noumea
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Noumea flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Noumea is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Noumea or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Noumea
Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA)
The distance from Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) to central Noumea is roughly 3 kilometres. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel close to GEA if you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Noumea. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Noumea Magenta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Point Rouge, Sixt or Europcar and chase adventure across Noumea and beyond.
Reserve your ride from Noumea Magenta Airport a few weeks before your departure to lock in the best possible deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's wise to book your Melbourne to Noumea flight even earlier.
Tontouta Airport (NOU)
Tontouta Airport (NOU) is about 40 kilometres from central Noumea. After your flight from Melbourne to Noumea, it takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Tontouta Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Point Rouge and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Score the best price by securing your ride from NOU three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
More about Noumea
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Noumea, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Noumea:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. MEMORIALS, Skate Parc de Tina and Fontaine Céleste are popular attractions which should be on any good Noumea itinerary.