Travelling from Melbourne to Flinders Island Airport (FLS): What you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to FLS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Flinders Island Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to FLS flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as planned.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Begin your journey at Essendon Airport (MEB) and go straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from Melbourne to Flinders Island Airport from here.
You can fly out of MEB with Sharp Airlines. This reputable carrier offers direct Melbourne to FLS plane tickets.
Sharp Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEB to FLS.
MEB is roughly 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Melbourne to Flinders Island Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Essendon Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
About Flinders Island Airport (FLS)
Touching down on a late flight from Melbourne to Flinders Island Airport? Grab your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a hotel near FLS. Island Quarters and Flinders Island Cabin Park will have you turning out the lights sooner.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Flinders Island Airport (FLS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Flinders Island Airport is RM1,096. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,202. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to FLS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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