Travelling from Melbourne to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP): What you need to know
Olympic Dam is 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Olympic Dam Airport is located in Olympic Dam, which follows the UTC+10:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to OLP, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Olympic Dam Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to OLP flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
About Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
Get off your flight from Melbourne to Olympic Dam Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option a short drive from OLP, head for Discovery Parks - Roxby Downs.
Getting from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to central Olympic Dam
Central Olympic Dam is around 6 kilometres from Olympic Dam Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
RM1,244 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Olympic Dam Airport. A return flight starts from RM1,873. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to OLP, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Olympic Dam Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP), while December is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Olympic Dam based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Olympic Dam is January, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to OLP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Olympic Dam Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Discover the best of Olympic Dam, then set your sights on other exciting places in Australia. Travel south to Whyalla Norrie, around 290 kilometres away. Travers Street Reserve and Whyalla Dog Park offer a great introduction to the city.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Australia, head for Port Augusta, roughly 241 kilometres south of Olympic Dam. Eyre Peninsula Road Trip Guide, Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden and Great western bridge are among the biggest draws.
