Flying from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore the options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB) leaving from either of these bases.
4 hours 10 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Busselton Airport flight.
The timezone in Busselton is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Busselton Airport is located in Busselton.
Choose from 3 direct flights a week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Busselton Airport (BQB). This is the most popular route, with Jetstar offering a 7:05am departure from MEL to BQB.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to BQB.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can find a direct flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
When departing from MEL, you can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport with Jetstar.
Most travelers choose to book seats with Jetstar between MEL and BQB.
Jetstar ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 84.62% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Located around 15 miles from the center of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 35 miles away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Busselton Airport (BQB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BQB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Busselton Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Busselton's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Busselton Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB)
$114 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Busselton Airport. Return flights start from $232. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Melbourne to BQB by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Melbourne to Busselton Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Busselton Airport (BQB). Plan your visit to Busselton in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Melbourne to BQB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Busselton, with temperatures ranging from 59ºF to 79ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Busselton Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 50ºF and 61ºF.
More about Busselton
Start your Busselton trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Busselton Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Underwater Observatory, Abbey Beach and Busselton Jetty are highlights which should be on every Busselton itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Busselton, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 130 miles north to Perth to tick off its popular sights. From Cottesloe Beach to Kings Park Observation Tower and City Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Rockingham is another essential stop in Australia and is around 100 miles north of Busselton. No journey is complete without a visit to Surf Reserve, Palm Beach and Penguin Island.