Flying from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE).
The timezone in Napier-Hastings is UTC+13, which is two hours ahead of Melbourne. Hawkes Bay Airport is located in Napier-Hastings.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to NPE. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Melbourne to NPE with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MEL and NPE include:
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to NPE flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
Consider staying in a hotel near NPE if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Hawkes Bay Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Ezi or Apex and explore beyond Napier-Hastings's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport flight.
Getting from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to central Napier-Hastings
Hawkes Bay Airport to central Napier-Hastings is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
220 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport. A return flight starts at 446 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to NPE. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to NPE.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Napier-Hastings. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Napier-Hastings is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to NPE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Napier-Hastings
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Hawkes Bay Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Napier-Hastings:
Hawke's Bay Trails and Napier Sea Front are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Napier-Hastings itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Art Deco walk.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Napier-Hastings. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens.
Hamilton is another standout destination in New Zealand and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Napier-Hastings. No trip is complete without dropping by Hamilton Pools, Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral.
