Travelling from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport (KTR): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport (KTR) jetting off from either of these bases.
Katherine is one hour 30 minutes behind Melbourne. RAAF Base Tindal Airport is located in Katherine, which follows the UTC+9:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to KTR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to KTR flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
About RAAF Base Tindal Airport (KTR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KTR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport (KTR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport is ₹ 60,449. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 188,664. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to KTR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport (KTR)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Katherine. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport (KTR), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Melbourne to KTR flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. October is the warmest month in Katherine, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 39ºC.
July has temperatures of between 14ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Katherine
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Katherine right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to RAAF Base Tindal Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Katherine when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Katherine followed by Katherine Outback Experience and Katherine River.
Explore more of Australia
Darwin is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Katherine. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Skytour Air Safaris, Mindil Beach and Mindil Beach Park.
Leanyer is another standout destination in Australia and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Katherine. No journey is complete without a visit to Parkside Park, Savannah Park and The Rat Den.
