Flying from Melbourne to Broome Airport (BME): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Broome Airport (BME) jetting off from either of these.
4 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Broome Airport flight.
Broome Airport is located in Broome. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to BME. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can find a direct flight from Melbourne to Broome Airport (BME) departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Book your direct flight from Melbourne to Broome Airport with Qantas. This top airline offers services from MEL.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Qantas from MEL to BME.
Located around 15 miles from the center of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Broome Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 35 miles away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to BME flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving right on cue.
About Broome Airport (BME)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Broome Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near BME and fast-forward to bedtime:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Broome Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Broome's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Broome Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Broome Airport (BME) to central Broome
Central Broome is roughly 1 mile from Broome Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Broome Airport (BME)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Broome Airport is $315. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $654. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Melbourne to BME, book your plane ticket five months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing cheap Melbourne to Broome Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Broome Airport (BME)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Broome. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Broome Airport (BME), which may be perfect if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Melbourne to BME plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Broome, with temperatures ranging from 73ºF to 95ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Broome Airport in July when temperatures are between 61ºF and 84ºF.
More about Broome
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Broome Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Broome:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Cable Beach, Cable Beach and Red Sand Beach are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Broome itinerary.
