Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Each week, there are 13 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, pick the 10:50 Rex Regional Express flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 11:25 with Rex Regional Express.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to MIM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Rex Regional Express offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Merimbula — and maybe even more of Australia if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Rex Regional Express on this route.
With 78.18% of its services arriving as scheduled, Rex Regional Express is the most punctual carrier operating MEL to MIM flights.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stopover on the MEL to MIM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)
122 € is the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport flight. Return flights start from 248 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to MIM, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to MIM.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Consider staying in a hotel near MIM if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Merimbula Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Avis or Europcar and venture far and wide through Merimbula and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Merimbula Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to central Merimbula
Merimbula Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Merimbula. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
It typically takes 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Merimbula Airport (MIM)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Merimbula based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Merimbula Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Merimbula, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to MIM sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Merimbula is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres north of Merimbula, a trip to Sydney will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Australia, head for Melbourne, about 451 kilometres west of Merimbula. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are key highlights.
