Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
You can choose from 24 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with Rex Regional Express is the earliest available. Rex Regional Express operates the latest service of the day at 18:55.
Leave plenty of time to make your MEL to MGB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Rex Regional Express is your gateway to exploring Mount Gambier (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport offered by this popular airline.
Rex Regional Express is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MEL to MGB flights is Rex Regional Express. Its services land as scheduled 73.81% of the time.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Adelaide Airport is a well-known stop between MEL and MGB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
At the moment, £87 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £173. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to MGB, book your journey seven months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to MGB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
Step off your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfortable option a short journey from MGB, make your way to Arkana Motor Inn & Terrace Apartments.
Follow your own route with a Mount Gambier Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Sixt or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Mount Gambier and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of scoring the best rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Mount Gambier Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to central Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier Airport to central Mount Gambier has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
When to fly to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Mount Gambier. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mount Gambier Airport for January if you want to visit Mount Gambier during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to MGB in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Mount Gambier. Around 230 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Australia, head for Adelaide, about 230 miles north-west of Mount Gambier. Adelaide Botanic Garden, Glenelg Beach and Adelaide Oval are key reasons to visit.