Flights from Napier to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Napier to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Wellington, about 5h 40m door to door (93 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 40m

Napier to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey5h 40mVia Auckland, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Wellington

Best ways to fly from Napier to Melbourne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

NPE Auckland (AKL) MEL

Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Tue17:45 NPE18:43 AKL0h 47m connection19:30 AKL21:25 MELAir New Zealand

65 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 40m

NPE Wellington (WLG) MEL

Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas

Sat16:45 NPE17:39 WLG2h 21m connection20:00 WLG21:49 MELAir New Zealand + Qantas

14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 04m

NPE Christchurch (CHC) MEL

Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Mon10:30 NPE12:03 CHC3h 42m connection15:45 CHC17:26 MELAir New Zealand + Qantas

14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 56m

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: 5h 40mon current schedules
Time difference: -2hMelbourne vs Napier
Currency in Melbourne: AUD
Airports: NPE → MEL, AVV

Flights from Napier to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Napier to Melbourne?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. 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 Napier to Melbourne?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,766 km.

Where do you change planes between Napier and Melbourne?

The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Wellington (WLG) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Napier and Melbourne?

Napier: Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).

What is the time difference between Napier and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2 hours behind Napier.

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