Flying from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is one hour ahead of Gladstone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GLT to MEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to visit another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a popular stop between GLT and MEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, 172 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gladstone Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 346 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GLT to MEL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GLT to MEL.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Gladstone Airport (GLT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gladstone Airport, 73.4% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Gladstone to Gladstone Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to GLT:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gladstone Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
When reserving your flight from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GLT to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
