Travelling from Melbourne to Oita Airport (OIT): What you need to know
Oita is two hours behind Melbourne. Oita Airport is located in Oita, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to OIT.
Popular months like December or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you'd like to discover a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to OIT.
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Oita Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to OIT flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Oita Airport (OIT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Oita Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near OIT instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Oita Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Times and chase adventure across Oita and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Oita Airport flight.
The address for OIT is 3286-14 Musashimachi Itoharu.
Getting from Oita Airport (OIT) to central Oita
Oita Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Oita. The time it takes to get there by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Oita Airport (OIT)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,376 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Oita Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 3,749. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to OIT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Oita Airport ticket.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Oita Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Oita Airport (OIT)
June is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Oita Airport (OIT), while December is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Oita based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Oita is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Book your Melbourne to OIT plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Oita Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Oita
Start your Oita trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Oita Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your Oita trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Sakura Park, Yasaka Shrine and Yasaka Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Shimonoseki is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Oita. Around 105 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Itsukushima Shrine, Lake Seiryu and Saimyoji.
Around 177 kilometres southwest of Oita, Isahaya is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Hiyoshi Shrine, Honmyo River Cherry Blossom Levee and Jurokuzen Shrine.
