Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rotorua International Airport (ROT): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your MEL to ROT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rotorua International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and ROT include:
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rotorua International Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,149. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 2,076. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to ROT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rotorua International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MEL to ROT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rotorua International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rotorua International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rotorua International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near ROT:
Go where the road takes you with a Rotorua International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Ezi and see more of Rotorua and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Rotorua International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to central Rotorua
Rotorua International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Rotorua. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rotorua International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Rotorua. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rotorua International Airport for January if you'd like to visit Rotorua during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to ROT in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Rotorua has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Rotorua, a visit to Auckland will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Wellington is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 370 kilometres south of Rotorua. No trip is complete without seeing Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
