Flying from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): What you need to know
Rovaniemi is nine hours behind Melbourne. Rovaniemi Airport is located in Rovaniemi, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to RVN, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to RVN flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them landing as planned.
About Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near RVN:
Grab a Rovaniemi Airport rental car and explore Rovaniemi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Finn-Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to central Rovaniemi
From Rovaniemi Airport, central Rovaniemi is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport is ₹ 67,830. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 140,952. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to RVN. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
December is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN). Plan your visit to Rovaniemi in July for a more low-key escape.
Book a Melbourne to RVN plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rovaniemi to range from 9ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -20ºC and -4ºC.
More about Rovaniemi
Start your Rovaniemi trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Rovaniemi Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer are attractions you won't want to skip in Rovaniemi.
Explore more of Finland
Rovaniemi is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Finland you should also see. Around 177 kilometres south of Rovaniemi, a visit to Oulu will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Rotuaari Promenade, Oulu Cathedral and Vanha kappeli.
Kajaani is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 274 kilometres south of Rovaniemi. No trip is complete without visiting Huuhkajanvaara Hiking Trails, Vimpelinvaaran Laskettelurinne and Kouta-Vuores Hiking Trails, the starting point of Åhlström forest road.
