Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Faleolo Airport (APW): what you need to know
The timezone in Apia is UTC+14, which is three hours ahead of Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MEL to APW flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faleolo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and APW:
Nadi International Airport
Auckland Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Faleolo Airport (APW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faleolo Airport flight is $272. A return plane ticket is currently $521. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to APW if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faleolo Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faleolo Airport.
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 scheduled timeframe.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faleolo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faleolo Airport (APW)
Arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faleolo Airport flight? Collect your bags and head straight to a nearby hotel. Two great choices close to APW are Transit Motel and Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort.
Travel beyond Apia and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Faleolo Airport rental car from companies like Hertz or Budget.
Reserving your vehicle from Faleolo Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Faleolo Airport (APW) to central Apia
From Faleolo Airport, Apia is approximately 19 miles away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Faleolo Airport (APW)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faleolo Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Apia in February.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faleolo Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Apia, with the temperature ranging from 75ºF to 84ºF.
August sees average temperatures of between 73ºF and 81ºF. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to APW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Samoa
Seek out new adventure and see more of Samoa. Mulifanua is around 14 miles west of Apia and is full of exciting things to do, including Cape Fatuosofia Beach.
Another worthwhile stop in Samoa, Solosolo is located around 11 miles east of Apia. Be sure to visit highlights including Utumau'u.
