Flying from Melbourne to Mackay Airport (MKY): What you need to know
Mackay is one hour behind Melbourne. Mackay Airport is located in Mackay, which runs on the UTC+10 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to MKY, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Mackay Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to MKY flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down right on cue.
About Mackay Airport (MKY)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Mackay Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near MKY and be in snooze mode sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Mackay Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Avis or Budget and find adventure across Mackay and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Mackay Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Mackay Airport (MKY) to central Mackay
Mackay Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Mackay. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mackay Airport (MKY)
Currently, ج.م. 7,268 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mackay Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 15,267. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to MKY. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Mackay Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to MKY is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Mackay Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mackay Airport (MKY)
October is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Mackay Airport (MKY), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Mackay based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Melbourne to MKY plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mackay to range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
July has temperatures of between 15ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Mackay Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mackay
Start your Mackay trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mackay Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Harbour Beach and Far Beach are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Mackay must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Lamberts Lookout.
Explore more of Australia
Rockhampton is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mackay. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Mount Archer National Park and Rockhampton Heritage Trail.
Around 290 kilometres south of Mackay, Emerald is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Blackwood National Park, Botanic Gardens and Emerald Railway Bridge.
