Flying from Melbourne to Kimberley Airport (KIM): What you need to know
Kimberley is nine hours behind Melbourne. Kimberley Airport is located in Kimberley, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to KIM.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Kimberley Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 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 KIM flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Kimberley Airport (KIM)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Kimberley Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near KIM and shut your eyes sooner:
Getting from Kimberley Airport (KIM) to central Kimberley
From Kimberley Airport, central Kimberley is around 13 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kimberley Airport (KIM)
P57,279 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kimberley Airport. Return flights start from P103,134. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to KIM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Melbourne to Kimberley Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kimberley Airport (KIM)
December is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Kimberley Airport (KIM), while October is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Kimberley based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Melbourne to KIM plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kimberley to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Kimberley Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kimberley
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Kimberley Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kimberley:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Kimberley when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at The Big Hole followed by The Big Hole and Open Mine Museum and Kimberley Mine Museum.
Explore more of South Africa
Bloemfontein is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kimberley. Around 145 kilometers away to the east, its top attractions include Nelson Mandela Statue, Naval Hill Planetarium and Bird Sanctuary.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, consider Welkom, roughly 209 kilometers northeast of Kimberley. Up Town Park, Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park are among the biggest draws.
