Flying from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport (KKE): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport (KKE).
Kerikeri Airport is located in Kerikeri. The city is in the UTC+13 timezone and is two hours ahead of Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to KKE.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to explore a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Auckland Airport (AKL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to KKE.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to KKE flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80.09% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near KKE and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Kerikeri Airport rental car and explore Kerikeri and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
230 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport. A return flight starts at 480 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to KKE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Melbourne to KKE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport (KKE). June is the busiest month to visit Kerikeri. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Book a Melbourne to KKE plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kerikeri to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Kerikeri
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Kerikeri Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kerikeri:
Your Kerikeri trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa), Rainbow Falls and KeriKeri New Zealand.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've seen Kerikeri. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Rangitoto Island, Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy and Auckland Waterfront.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Kerikeri, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
