Flights from Queenstown Airport ZQN to Melbourne Airport MEL
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Airliners including Air New Zealand, Air India, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways all offer direct flights between Queenstown to Tullamarine. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 20 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
On arriving at Tullamarine please note the time difference, the time zone at Tullamarine is 10.0 GMT compared to 12.0 GMT at Queenstown.
Travellers planning to fly from Queenstown Airport to Tullamarine Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Queenstown Airport.
If you are renting a car at Tullamarine Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Tullamarine Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Queenstown Airport:
- Private Transfers to Queenstown Airport
- Buses to Queenstown Airport
- Taxis to Queenstown Airport
- Train Services to/near Queenstown Airport
Ensure your arrival at Tullamarine Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at Tullamarine Airport
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- Train services at or near Tullamarine Airport
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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Tullamarine (MEL) and the number of flights they operate each day.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Etihad Airways | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:40 | 18:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Qatar Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 18:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Qantas | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:00 | 15:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Emirates | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:00 | 15:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Virgin Australia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Jetstar | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Etihad Airways is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 17 a week with times that vary between 15:40 and 18:00.
To book your flight you can visit Etihad Airways on their website etihadairways.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
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| Monday | 12:00
15:40
18:00
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| Tuesday | 12:00
15:20
18:00
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| Wednesday | 12:00
15:40
18:00
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| Thursday | 12:00
15:20
18:00
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| Friday | 12:00
15:40
18:00
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| Saturday | 12:00
13:35
18:00
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| Sunday | 12:00
13:35
15:40
18:00
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Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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