Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Nadi Airport (NAN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi Airport.
Nadi is one hour ahead of Melbourne and observes the UTC+12 timezone.
Each week, there are 14 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi Airport flights. To be on board early, go for the 06:15 Jetstar flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:55 with Fiji Airways.
To ensure you catch your MEL to NAN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi Airport, so jetting to Nadi (and then discovering more of Fiji!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Fiji Airways.
With a dependable 84.62% of services arriving as planned, Virgin Australia is the most punctual carrier for MEL to NAN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MEL and NAN:
Sydney Airport
Brisbane Airport
Adelaide Airport
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nadi Airport (NAN)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near NAN:
Follow your own route with a Nadi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NCH Rentals, FlexWays or Coastal Rental Cars Fiji and chase adventure across Nadi and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Nadi Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Nadi Airport (NAN) to central Nadi
Nadi Airport is roughly 10 kilometers from central Nadi. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Nadi Airport (NAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nadi in March.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi Airport for February if you want to visit Nadi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to NAN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Fiji
You've visited Nadi, now it's time to discover other corners of Fiji. Travel about 113 kilometers east to Suva to check off its top attractions. From Albert Park to Ratu Sukuna Park and Thurston Gardens, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 19 kilometers north of Nadi, Lautoka is another favourite stop in Fiji. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Botanical Gardens, Churchill Park and Iskcon, Krishna Kaliya Temple, Hare Krishna.



