Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 31 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport. Melbourne and Newcastle have the same timezone (UTC+11).
Flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport start from 06:00 — the earliest with Qantas. The latest departure is the 20:40 service with Jetstar. Overall, there are 539 services every week between MEL and NTL.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a number of airlines providing direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport. When you're ready to start your Newcastle holiday and explore this part of Australia, these leading carriers service the MEL to NTL route:
If you want to break up your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the MEL - NTL route include:
Brisbane Airport
Gold Coast Airport
Adelaide Airport
When flying within Australia, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring some form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from MEL to NTL, check your ID is up to date before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport is R 678. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,357. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to NTL.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can be reached in approximately 28 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 42 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Consider staying at Bull and Bush Hotel after touching down from your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport. It's a quick drive from NTL and a good option if you want to get some rest right away.
Getting from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to central Newcastle
Newcastle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Newcastle. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 49 minutes.
When to fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Newcastle. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Newcastle Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Newcastle, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to NTL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about Newcastle
Once you've booked your flights from MEL to NTL, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Newcastle. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Newcastle Beach and Nobbys Beach are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Newcastle must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Nobbys Head and Breakwall.
Complete your Newcastle trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Newcastle Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe 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 Newcastle.