Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Livingstone Airport (LVI): what you need to know
The timezone in Livingstone is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to LVI flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
RM3,091 is the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM6,729. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to LVI, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Livingstone Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
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 you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Livingstone Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Livingstone Airport (LVI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LVI if you're catching a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Livingstone Airport rental car and explore parts of Livingstone that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your ideal set of wheels with Europcar.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Livingstone Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Livingstone Airport (LVI) to central Livingstone
Livingstone Airport to the centre of Livingstone has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Livingstone Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Livingstone based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Livingstone is October, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Livingstone Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to LVI in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Zambia
Lusaka is just one of the many cities in Zambia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Livingstone. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Freedom Statue, Chilenje House and Mwamfushi Safari Lodge - Booking Office.
Kabwe is another well-known destination in Zambia and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Livingstone. No trip is complete without experiencing Paradise Park - Kabwe, Makululu mosque and The Big Tree National Monument.
