Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Nadi International Airport (NAN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport.
Nadi is one hour ahead of Melbourne and follows the UTC+12 timezone.
Flights from MEL to NAN start at 06:15 — the first with Jetstar. The last departure is at 23:55 with Fiji Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 41 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MEL to NAN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Nadi holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Fiji:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Fiji Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating MEL to NAN flights is Virgin Australia Regional. Its services land as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MEL and NAN:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Nadi International Airport (NAN)
Currently, 107 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 255 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to NAN.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to NAN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Nadi International Airport (NAN)
If you're getting in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near NAN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Nadi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NCH Rentals, FlexWays or Coastal Rental Cars Fiji and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nadi and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Nadi International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to central Nadi
Nadi International Airport to the centre of Nadi has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nadi International Airport (NAN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Nadi. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nadi International Airport for January if you'd like to explore Nadi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to NAN in August. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Fiji
Suva is just one of the many cities in Fiji waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nadi. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Fiji Museum, Albert Park and Suva Flea Market.
Lautoka is another essential stop in Fiji and is around 19 kilometres north of Nadi. No trip is complete without experiencing Nadovu Park, Churchill Park and Botanical Gardens.
