Travelling from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport (GIS): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport (GIS) leaving from here.
The timezone in Gisborne is UTC+13, which is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne. Gisborne Airport is located in Gisborne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to GIS.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Finding a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to GIS is a breeze. Whether you want to potentially save money on your fare or break up your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A popular stop when taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Auckland Airport (AKL).
MEL is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
About Gisborne Airport (GIS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIS instead:
Getting from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to central Gisborne
Gisborne Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Gisborne. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 6 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Book a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport from C$433 or travel return from just C$792. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to lock in flight tickets from Melbourne to GIS. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a larger selection of departure times and dates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Melbourne to GIS. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport (GIS)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Gisborne. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
When booking your flight from Melbourne to GIS, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Gisborne, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 25ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Gisborne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Gisborne right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Tairawhiti Museum, Te Urewera National Park and Wainui Beach Church are major attractions which should feature on every Gisborne itinerary.
Complete your Gisborne trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Gisborne and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Gisborne Airport.
