Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Each week, there are 50 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, take the 07:25 Jetstar flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 11:40 with Jetstar.
Your MEL to HTI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetstar is your gateway to exploring Hamilton Island (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Jetstar is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 86.96% of services arriving as planned, Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier for MEL to HTI flights.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to HTI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
RM471 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM941. These prices can change based on demand.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to HTI.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to HTI.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HTI instead:
Getting from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to central Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Hamilton Island. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Hamilton Island based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hamilton Island Airport for February if you want to go to Hamilton Island during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to HTI in July. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Hamilton Island, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Townsville to tick off its top attractions. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Hamilton Island, Mackay is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.