Travelling from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO): What you need to know
Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Melbourne's main airport, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO) leaving from this base.
1 hour 15 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Devonport Airport flight.
Devonport (where Devonport Airport is located) and Melbourne share the UTC+11 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Devonport Airport (DPO), with 33 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from MEL to DPO is the 7am Rex Regional Express option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 7:25pm with Qantas.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to DPO.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO) leave from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport with Qantas. This top airline offers services from MEL.
The top choice among passengers flying between MEL and DPO is Qantas.
Regional Express is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 74.29% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to DPO flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Devonport Airport (DPO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near DPO:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Devonport Airport flight.
Getting from Devonport Airport (DPO) to central Devonport
From Devonport Airport, central Devonport is around 6 kms (4 miles) away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Devonport Airport is £108. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £210. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DPO if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Melbourne to Devonport Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport (DPO). April is the peak month for travel to Devonport. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in December.
Before locking in your Melbourne to DPO plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Devonport, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 23ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Devonport Airport in August when temperatures are between 5ºC and 13ºC.
More about Devonport
Start your Devonport trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Devonport Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Devonport trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Penguin Viewing Platform, Bass Strait Maritime Centre and Mersy Bluff Lookout.
Explore more of Australia
Hobart is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Devonport. Around 209 kms (130 miles) away to the south, its top attractions include Museum of Old and New Art, Mount Wellington and Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.