Flying from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore the options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX) jetting off from either of these.
Take off on a direct Melbourne to Albury Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 50 minutes.
Albury's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne. Albury Airport is located in Albury.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Albury Airport (ABX). Take your pick of 6 direct services each week. Qantas operates a 8:40am departure between MEL and ABX.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to ABX. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX) take off from this terminal.
Qantas is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Melbourne to Albury Airport jetting out of MEL.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Qantas between MEL and ABX.
With 76.32% of its services arriving as scheduled, Qantas is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Albury Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to ABX flight at a hotel close to 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 arriving within the expected time frame.
About Albury Airport (ABX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Albury Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ABX instead:
Getting from Albury Airport (ABX) to central Albury
The centre of Albury is around 6 kilometres from Albury Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Albury Airport is ر.ق. 456. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 910. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
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April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Melbourne to Albury Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Albury Airport (ABX), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Albury based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Albury is January, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to ABX flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
July sees temperatures of between 2ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Albury Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Albury
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Albury right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Albury Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Lake Hume, Monument Hill Parklands and Eastern Hill Lookout are popular attractions which should feature on any good Albury itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Albury, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey about 257 kilometres south-west to Melbourne to tick off its must-visit sights. From Flinders Street Railway Station to Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Albury, Canberra is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
