Travelling from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the main airport in Melbourne. Look for flights from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX) that depart from this base.
50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Melbourne to Albury Airport flight.
Albury (where Albury Airport is located) and Melbourne share the UTC+11 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Albury Airport (ABX) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services each week. You can travel from MEL to ABX on Qantas's 8:40am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to ABX.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX) take off from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Melbourne to Albury Airport with Qantas. This well-known airline operates departures from MEL.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between MEL and ABX is Qantas.
With 76.32% of its services arriving as planned, Qantas is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
MEL is around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Albury Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ABX flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport get to their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Albury Airport (ABX)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Albury Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ABX and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Albury Airport (ABX) to central Albury
Central Albury is around 6 kilometers from Albury Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Albury Airport is P12,328. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P26,613. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Melbourne to ABX, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Melbourne to Albury Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Albury. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Melbourne to ABX plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Albury, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Albury Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Albury
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Albury Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Albury:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Albury when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Lake Hume followed by Monument Hill Parklands and Eastern Hill Lookout.
Explore more of Australia
Albury has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometers southwest of Albury, a visit to Melbourne will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Canberra is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 209 kilometers northeast of Albury. No trip is complete without experiencing National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
