Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport takes an average of 1 hour 25 minutes. The timezone in Adelaide is UTC+10:30, making it 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Choose from 1,771 weekly flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport. The 05:35 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest available between MEL and ADL. Virgin Australia operates the last service of the day at 21:50 if you're not into early starts.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With plenty of airlines providing direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport, going to Adelaide (and then touring more of Australia!) is easy. Popular airlines that fly between MEL and ADL include:
To break up your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the MEL - ADL route include:
Mount Gambier Airport
Canberra Airport
Launceston Airport
Once you've booked cheap ticket from MEL to ADL, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're flying within Australia. As long as you have another proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
35 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport. Return flights start from 71 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to ADL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport takes about 42 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 28 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near MEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ADL instead:
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Adelaide. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 17 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 49 minutes.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Adelaide based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to ADL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Adelaide
As soon as you've locked in your flights from MEL to ADL, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Adelaide. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Adelaide Botanic Garden and Glenelg Beach are just two of the top attractions to put on your Adelaide must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Adelaide Oval.
Complete your Adelaide trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Adelaide Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Adelaide.
