Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Longreach Airport (LRE): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to LRE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Longreach Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the MEL to LRE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Longreach Airport (LRE)
At the moment, C$418 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Longreach Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$836. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to LRE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Longreach Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to LRE.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Longreach Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Longreach Airport (LRE)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Longreach Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near LRE:
Book a Longreach Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Avis and Budget can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Longreach and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Longreach Airport a few weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Longreach Airport (LRE) to central Longreach
Longreach Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Longreach. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Longreach Airport (LRE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Longreach Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Longreach. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Longreach Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. December is the warmest month in Longreach, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to LRE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Emerald is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Longreach. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Botanic Gardens, Emerald Art Gallery and Sunflower Painting.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Australia, head for Moranbah, about 418 kilometres east of Longreach. Moranbah Skate Park, Doggie Parking and Koala Park are highlights.
