Travelling from Melbourne to Kandavu Airport (KDV): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Kandavu Airport (KDV) departing from here.
The timezone in Kandavu is UTC+12, which is one hour ahead of Melbourne. Kandavu Airport is located in Kandavu.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to KDV.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to KDV even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Nadi International Airport (NAN) is an option when taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Kandavu Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to KDV flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as expected.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kandavu Airport (KDV)
Currently, RM1,935 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kandavu Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,818. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to KDV, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Kandavu Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to KDV.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Kandavu Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kandavu Airport (KDV)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Kandavu Airport (KDV), while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Kandavu based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Kandavu is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to KDV plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Kandavu Airport in August when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Explore more of Fiji
You've seen Kandavu, now it's time to discover other parts of Fiji. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Lautoka to tick off its popular sights. From Botanical Gardens to Nadovu Park and Marine bay, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nadi is another favourite destination in Fiji and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Kandavu. No journey is complete without a visit to Fiji 4WD Safaris, Mana Flyer and Wailoaloa Beach Market.
