Travelling from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB) leaving from either of these bases.
3 hours 53 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport.
Busselton is 3 hours behind Melbourne. Busselton Airport is located in Busselton, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Busselton Airport (BQB), with 6 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEL to BQB is the 07:20 Jetstar option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 08:10 with Jetstar.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to BQB. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Jetstar is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Busselton Airport departing from MEL.
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is roughly 24 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
About Busselton Airport (BQB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BQB instead:
Getting from Busselton Airport (BQB) to central Busselton
From Busselton Airport, Busselton is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Busselton Airport is $140. The cheapest price for a return flight is $279. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from Melbourne to BQB when you book 9 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route tend to be at their lowest.
To score the best price on your tickets from Melbourne to Busselton Airport, plan your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Busselton, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Melbourne to BQB, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Busselton, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 26ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Busselton Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Busselton
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Busselton:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Busselton Jetty, Wedding Car Hire Busselton - Margaret River Winery Tours and Busselton Museum are essential stops on your Busselton itinerary.
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