Flying from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) leaving from here.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to ABV, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to discover another city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport (DOH) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to ABV.
Located around 24 kilometers from the center of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to ABV flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing as expected.
About Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Collect your luggage and head directly to the comfort of a hotel near ABV. Peace Media Hotels and Abis Place will have you in snooze mode sooner.
Travel farther out of Abuja and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can book a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Currently, $1,073 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,557. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to ABV, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to ABV couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). June is the most popular month to visit Abuja. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your Melbourne to ABV plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Abuja, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
More about Abuja
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Abuja right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport:
Your Abuja trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you can't miss include Jabi Lake, Abuja panoramic view and Aso Rock.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've visited Abuja, now it's time to explore other parts of Nigeria. Travel about 177 kilometers north to Kaduna to check off its leading attractions. From AREWA House to Juma'at Central Mosque and AHMADIYYA MOSQUE KADUNA, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Zaria is another favorite destination in Nigeria and is around 241 kilometers north of Abuja. No trip is complete without dropping by St Mary's Catholic Church, Zaria City Wall, Zaria, Kaduna State and Kufena Rock.