Travelling from Melbourne to Albany International Airport (ALB): What you need to know
Albany is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Albany International Airport is located in Albany, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to ALB. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to discover a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to ALB.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Albany International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ALB flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
About Albany International Airport (ALB)
Consider booking a hotel near ALB if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Albany International Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Travel at your own speed with a Albany International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and see more of Albany and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Albany International Airport flight.
You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
Getting from Albany International Airport (ALB) to central Albany
Albany International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Albany. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Albany International Airport (ALB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Albany International Airport is ر.ق. 3,583. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 7,088. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to ALB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Albany International Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Albany International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Albany International Airport (ALB)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Albany International Airport (ALB). April is the busiest month to visit Albany. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in September.
The warmest month in Albany is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Book your Melbourne to ALB plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -13ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Albany International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Albany
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Albany International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Albany:
There are loads of things to do in Albany when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Hudson Valley followed by Erie Canal System and Albany Institute of History & Art.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Albany. Around 225 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, head for Boston, about 225 kilometres east of Albany. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among the biggest draws.
