Travelling from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).
Victoria Falls Airport is located in Victoria Falls. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to VFA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
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.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to VFA flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Consider staying in a hotel near VFA if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Victoria Falls Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Avis and venture far and wide through Victoria Falls and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Currently, ر.ق. 4,902 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 6,169. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to VFA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA). July is when most people visit Victoria Falls. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
When booking your Melbourne to VFA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Victoria Falls, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 38ºC.
July has temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Victoria Falls
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Victoria Falls right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Victoria Falls Airport:
Victoria Falls National Park and Victoria Falls Activities are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Victoria Falls itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Victoria Falls Rafting.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
See the best of Victoria Falls, then set your sights on other must-see parts of Zimbabwe. Head south-east to Dete, about 121 kilometres away. Hwange Safari Lodge Entrance Gate and Wild Walks should be on your itinerary here.
Where to next? Set off for Siabuwa. It's around 241 kilometres east of Victoria Falls and home to highlights like Sinampande Secondary School.
