Flying from King Island Airport (KNS) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne is 55 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Australia (the location of King Island Airport).
With 13 flights a week between the two airports, King Island Airport (KNS) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the busiest route. Regional Express operates the earliest flight at 10:20. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from KNS to MEL is with Regional Express at 15:45.
To ensure you get on your flight from KNS to Melbourne, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can get a direct flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne. Start your trip at KNS and touch down at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Regional Express is a popular airline that offers direct flights from King Island Airport to Melbourne.
You won't need your passport or a visa to fly within Australia. You will need a valid form of identification however, like a driver's licence or an ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've booked your cheap tickets from King Island Airport to Melbourne.
Looking for a handy hotel near KNS? If you've booked an early flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from King Island Airport (KNS) to Melbourne
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from King Island Airport to Melbourne is $182. The cheapest price for a return flight is $416. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from KNS to Melbourne by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from King Island Airport to Melbourne. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 42 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you're taking a late flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is about 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 51 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Settle in here after your flight from KNS to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from King Island Airport to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, head to Melbourne in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from KNS to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from King Island Airport to Melbourne, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are highlights which should be on every Melbourne itinerary.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
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