Flying from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Dubbo (the location of Dubbo City Regional Airport) and Melbourne share the same timezone — UTC+11.
The busiest route is from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take your pick of 2 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DBO to MEL is the 09:35 Link Airways option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 10:35 with Link Airways.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from DBO to Melbourne.
Flying over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can catch a direct flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne that touches down at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Keep your eyes peeled for promotions from Link Airways. This carrier has direct flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne.
You don't need your passport or a visa to travel within Australia. You will need a valid form of identification though, like a driver's licence or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing checklist once you've booked cheap tickets from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne.
The journey from central Dubbo to DBO takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 8 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near DBO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Melbourne
$251 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne. A return flight starts from $523. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from DBO to Melbourne by booking at least 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 42 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is located around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 51 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Unpack your bags here after your flight from DBO to Melbourne and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Melbourne, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from DBO to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
After locking in your flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.
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