Travelling from Melbourne to Labasa Airport (LBS): What you need to know
Labasa is one hour ahead of Melbourne. Labasa Airport is located in Labasa, which follows the UTC+12 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to LBS. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to explore a new place or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to LBS, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Nadi International Airport (NAN) is one option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Labasa Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to LBS flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as expected.
About Labasa Airport (LBS)
Reserve a hotel near LBS if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Labasa Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Labasa Airport (LBS) to central Labasa
Central Labasa is around 10 kilometres from Labasa Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Labasa Airport (LBS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Labasa Airport is ₹ 38,154. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 61,540. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to LBS, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Labasa Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to LBS.
Save money on your flight from Melbourne to Labasa Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Labasa Airport (LBS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Labasa Airport (LBS), while October is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Labasa based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Labasa is February, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to LBS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Labasa Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 26ºC.
Explore more of Fiji
Labasa is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Fiji you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres southwest of Labasa, a visit to Suva will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Suva Harbour, Albert Park and Ratu Sukuna Park.
Around 241 kilometres southwest of Labasa, Lautoka is another favourite stop in Fiji. Start your sightseeing at Botanical Gardens, Nadovu Park and Marine bay.
