Flying from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport takes on average 1 hour 41 minutes. Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11 — the same as Newcastle.
Every week, there are 430 flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you want to get going early, select the 06:00 Qantas flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight from NTL to MEL is 20:40 with Jetstar.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A range of airlines provide direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, so jetting to Melbourne (and then seeing more parts of Australia!) is easy. Popular carriers that travel between NTL and MEL include:
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the top stopovers between NTL and MEL:
Gold Coast Airport
Cairns Airport
Brisbane Airport
When flying within Australia, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show some kind of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've found your cheap ticket from NTL to MEL, check your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is $79. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $164. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find flight tickets from NTL to MEL.
The cheapest month for tickets from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Newcastle, Newcastle Airport can be reached in about 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, take a look at Bull and Bush Hotel. It's a short ride from NTL.
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you're on a late flight from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne takes about 28 minutes in a car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes around 42 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12 ºC and 29 ºC. Lock in your flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 4 ºC and 13 ºC. Search for flight tickets from NTL to MEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
As soon as you've locked in your flights from NTL to MEL, you'll want to find a place to stay in Melbourne. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are a couple of major attractions to add to your Melbourne to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Eureka Skydeck 88.
Complete your Melbourne trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Melbourne getaway.