Travelling from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport (GIS): What you need to know
The timezone in Gisborne is UTC+13, which is two hours ahead of Melbourne. Gisborne Airport is located in Gisborne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to GIS, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like December? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new place or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to GIS, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Auckland Airport (AKL) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
68% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to GIS flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Gisborne Airport (GIS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near GIS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gisborne Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ezi, Hertz or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Gisborne and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Melbourne to Gisborne Airport flight.
Getting from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to central Gisborne
Gisborne Airport to central Gisborne is around 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport (GIS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport is 309 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 717 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to GIS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Gisborne Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport (GIS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport (GIS). December is when most people visit Gisborne. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
Book a Melbourne to GIS plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gisborne to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Gisborne
Start your Gisborne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Gisborne won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include Te Urewera National Park, Midway Beach and Okitu - Whales.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Gisborne, now it's time to discover more of New Zealand. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Hamilton to tick off its leading sights. From Hamilton Gardens to St Peter's Cathedral and Hamilton Gardens Guided Tour, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tauranga is another standout destination in New Zealand and is around 193 kilometres northwest of Gisborne. No journey is complete without a visit to Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park and Maunganui Beach.
