Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE): what you need to know
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 enough time to board your MEL to BHE flight.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Woodbourne Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and BHE:
Christchurch International Airport
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
C$421 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Woodbourne Airport flight. Return flights start from C$762. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to BHE if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Woodbourne Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to BHE.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Woodbourne Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Woodbourne Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Woodbourne Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BHE instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Woodbourne Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Ezi or Big Value to explore Blenheim and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Woodbourne Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to central Blenheim
Woodbourne Airport to the centre of Blenheim has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Woodbourne Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Blenheim in April.
The warmest month in Blenheim is January, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Woodbourne Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to BHE in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Blenheim, now it's time to explore more of New Zealand. Travel about 72 kilometres east to Wellington to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres south of Blenheim, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
