Flying from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours.
Ballina (the location of Ballina Byron Airport) and Melbourne are in the same timezone — UTC+11.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most traveled route, with 113 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from BNK to MEL is with Jetstar at 17:40. Choose the first departure with Jetstar at 16:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from BNK to Melbourne.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne that lands at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Jetstar is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne.
You won't need a visa or passport to fly within Australia. You will need a valid form of identification however, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing checklist once you've booked your flight tickets from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne.
BNK is about 3 kilometres from central Ballina. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 6 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 16 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BNK:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Melbourne
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne is ج.م. 3,120. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 6,241. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BNK to Melbourne, reserve your trip 9 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 28 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 42 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. After your flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Drop your bags here after your flight from BNK to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Melbourne, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne for January to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from BNK to Melbourne sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Melbourne right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Melbourne:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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