Travelling from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO) departing from either of these.
The average length of a direct flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport is 1 hour 19 minutes.
Devonport's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne. Devonport Airport is located in Devonport.
With 300 direct flights a week between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Devonport Airport (DPO) is the most popular route. Regional Express operates the earliest flight at 07:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from MEL to DPO is with Qantas at 19:35.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to DPO, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Get there in one go from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO) operate from here.
Qantas is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Melbourne to Devonport Airport jetting out of MEL.
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is approximately 24 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Devonport Airport (DPO)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near DPO:
Getting from Devonport Airport (DPO) to central Devonport
Devonport Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Devonport. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 13 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO)
$161 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Devonport Airport. Return flights start from $326. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to lock in flight tickets from Melbourne to DPO.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Melbourne to Devonport Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO)
April is the quietest time to fly to Devonport. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Devonport Airport.
Before booking a flight from Melbourne to DPO, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Devonport, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 23ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport in August when temperatures average between 5ºC and 12ºC.
More about Devonport
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Devonport right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport:
Mersey Bluff Lighthouse and Bass Strait Maritime Centre are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Devonport itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Don River Railway.
Complete your Devonport trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Devonport and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.