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Flights from Melbourne to Napier
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Napier. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 6h 28m door to door (72 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 28m
Melbourne to Napier at a glance
Fastest journey6h 28mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Napier
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MEL Auckland (AKL) NPE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon06:45 MEL12:06 AKL2h 09m connection14:15 AKL15:13 NPEQantas + Air New Zealand
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MEL Christchurch (CHC) NPE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Fri11:15 MEL16:24 CHC2h 06m connection18:30 CHC19:53 NPEJetstar Airways + Air New Zealand
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MEL Wellington (WLG) NPE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sat19:00 MEL00:16 WLG8h 59m connection09:15 WLG10:04 NPEAir New Zealand
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,766 km1,718 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 28mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hNapier vs Melbourne
- Currency in Napier
- NZD
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → NPE
Flights from Melbourne to Napier: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Napier?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Napier?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,766 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Napier?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC) and Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Napier?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Napier: Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Napier?
Napier is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
