Flying from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport (APW): What you need to know
Faleolo International Airport is located in Apia. The city operates on the UTC+13 timezone and is two hours ahead of Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to APW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Melbourne to APW with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and APW include:
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Nadi International Airport (NAN)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Brisbane Airport (BNE). It's a key transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport (APW) leaving Avalon Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to APW flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as expected.
About Faleolo International Airport (APW)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport. Transit Motel and Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort are comfortable choices near APW.
Travel beyond Apia and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can grab a Faleolo International Airport rental car from providers like Hertz or Budget.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport flight.
Getting from Faleolo International Airport (APW) to central Apia
From Faleolo International Airport, central Apia is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport (APW)
Currently, 309 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 560 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to APW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to APW couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport (APW)
January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport (APW). Visit Apia in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your Melbourne to APW plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Apia, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport in August when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Apia
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Faleolo International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Apia:
Taumeasina Island and Palolo Deep Marine Reserve are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Apia travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Baha'i House of Worship Samoa.