Flying from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Mackay Airport is located in Mackay. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Mackay.
To ensure you get on your flight from MKY to Melbourne, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You won't need a visa or passport to fly within Australia. You will need a valid identity document however, like a driver's licence or an ID card. Put them on your packing checklist after booking your cheap tickets from Mackay Airport to Melbourne.
MKY is around 6 kilometres from central Mackay. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 26 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near MKY. Whether you have an early flight from Mackay Airport to Melbourne or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mackay Airport to Melbourne is 113 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 237 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from MKY to Melbourne, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Mackay Airport to Melbourne is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 42 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEL if you're taking a late flight from Mackay Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Mackay Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using 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. Make yourself at home here after your flight from MKY to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Mackay Airport to Melbourne. July is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Mackay Airport to Melbourne in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from MKY to Melbourne sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Mackay Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Melbourne and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare options in one go to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Mackay Airport to Melbourne.