Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Invercargill Airport (IVC): what you need to know
Traveling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Invercargill Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the MEL - IVC route include:
Christchurch International Airport
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter New Zealand, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most current information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MEL to IVC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Invercargill Airport (IVC)
$235 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Invercargill Airport. Return flights start at $591. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to IVC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Invercargill Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometers from the center of Melbourne, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can be reached in about 28 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 42 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Invercargill Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Invercargill Airport (IVC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Invercargill Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IVC:
Getting from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to central Invercargill
From Invercargill Airport, Invercargill is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 12 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Invercargill Airport (IVC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Invercargill Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Invercargill. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Invercargill Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Invercargill, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 22ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to IVC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Invercargill
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Invercargill right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from MEL to IVC:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian, Anderson Park Art Gallery and Otakaro Park are among the things you can't miss in Invercargill.
Complete your Invercargill trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Invercargill Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Invercargill.