Traveling from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport (IPC): What you need to know
Mataveri International Airport is located in Easter Island. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to IPC.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 15 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 35 miles away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's vacation time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to IPC flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IPC instead:
Getting from Mataveri International Airport (IPC) to central Easter Island
Mataveri International Airport is around 11 miles from the center of Easter Island. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
At the moment, $1,233 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $4,120. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to IPC if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Affordable Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to IPC.
Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport (IPC). Plan your visit to Easter Island in October if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Melbourne to IPC plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Easter Island to range from 68ºF to 77ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport in September if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 61ºF and 68ºF.
More about Easter Island
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Mataveri International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Easter Island:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Easter Island when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Rano Raraku followed by Anakena Beach and Ahu Ko Te Riku.
