Flying from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne.
Mount Gambier Airport is located in Mount Gambier. Following the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 30 minutes ahead of Mount Gambier.
The most popular route is from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Choose from 12 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MGB to MEL is the 06:30 Rex Regional Express option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 16:20 with Rex Regional Express.
Leave plenty of time to make your MGB to Melbourne flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Direct Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne tickets are available for booking. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) will be your arrival point.
Book your seat with Rex Regional Express. This airline offers direct flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne.
Central Mount Gambier to MGB is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Of all flights leaving Mount Gambier Airport, 78.15% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne
$273 is currently the best price for a one-way Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne flight. Return plane tickets start from $771. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flights from MGB to Melbourne by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne. Select one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from MGB to Melbourne.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
The trip will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
Corio Bay Motel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Unpack your bags here after your MGB to Melbourne flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Grab an Avalon Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne has landed. Central Melbourne is around 19 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get to by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by staying at a hotel near MEB after your MGB to Melbourne flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
Stay in control of the next part of your journey by picking up an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar will get you on the road.
If you'd like a certain kind of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting what you want. Reserve your ride from MEB at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
Before scheduling your flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Melbourne offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Search for cheap tickets from MGB to Melbourne in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-do's during your Melbourne adventure.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Launceston is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.