Flying from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport (MIM): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport (MIM). Explore the options for setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV), two of the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct Melbourne to Merimbula Airport flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Merimbula Airport is located in Merimbula. The city's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM). You can pick from 7 direct services each week. Rex Regional Express operates a 10:50am departure between MEL and MIM.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to MIM, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport (MIM) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of MEL, you can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport with Rex Regional Express.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Rex Regional Express between MEL and MIM.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Rex Regional Express. Its services arrive without delay 78.18% of the time.
MEL is around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to MIM flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing on schedule.
About Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near MIM and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to central Merimbula
Merimbula Airport is around 2 kilometers from central Merimbula. How long it takes to get there by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Currently, $142 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $317. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to MIM.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Melbourne to Merimbula Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport (MIM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport (MIM). Plan your visit to Merimbula in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Merimbula is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to MIM plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Merimbula
Start your Merimbula trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Merimbula Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Main Beach and Pambula Beach are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Merimbula itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Bar Beach, Merimbula.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Merimbula, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel around 193 kilometers north to Canberra to tick off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Wollongong is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 290 kilometers north of Merimbula. No journey is complete without visiting Wollongong Beach, Pulpit Rock and Brighton Beach.
