Flying from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport (NAN): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport (NAN) taking off from here.
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Melbourne to Nadi International Airport flight.
The timezone in Nadi is UTC+12, which is one hour ahead of Melbourne. Nadi International Airport is located in Nadi.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Nadi International Airport (NAN) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Fiji Airways at 11:55pm. Opt for the first MEL to NAN departure operated by Jetstar at 6:15am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to NAN.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself 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)
You can jump on a direct flight from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport (NAN) departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
At MEL, there's a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport, such as:
Fiji Airways sees the most traveller bookings for flights from MEL to NAN.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Virgin Australia Regional.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to NAN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is a popular option between Avalon Airport and NAN.
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to NAN flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving on schedule.
About Nadi International Airport (NAN)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near NAN:
Grab a Nadi International Airport rental car and explore Nadi and beyond with your own wheels. NCH Rentals, FlexWays and Coastal Rental Cars Fiji are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Nadi International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport (NAN)
RM437 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport. Return flights start at RM1,372. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from Melbourne to NAN, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Melbourne to Nadi International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport (NAN)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Nadi. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport (NAN), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Melbourne to NAN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Nadi, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport in August when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Nadi
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Nadi International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nadi:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Fiji 4WD Safaris, Mana Flyer and Wailoaloa Beach Market are attractions you won't want to skip in Nadi.
Explore more of Fiji
Suva is just one of the many places in Fiji waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Nadi. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Suva Harbour, Albert Park and Ratu Sukuna Park.
Next? Make your way to Nambukeru. It's located about 97 kilometres north of Nadi and home to highlights like Sawa-i-Lau Island.