Travelling from Melbourne to Illawara Airport (WOL): What you need to know
Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Melbourne's main airport, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Illawara Airport (WOL) departing from this terminal.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Melbourne to Illawara Airport flight.
Wollongong's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne. Illawara Airport is located in Wollongong.
You can choose from 4 direct flights every week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Illawara Airport (WOL). This is the busiest route, with Fly Corporate offering a 1:40pm departure from MEL to WOL.
Your flight from Melbourne to WOL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Illawara Airport (WOL) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
You can book a direct flight from Melbourne to Illawara Airport with Fly Corporate. This popular airline offers services from MEL.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Link Airways between MEL and WOL.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Illawara Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to WOL flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Illawara Airport (WOL)
Book a hotel close to WOL if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Illawara Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Illawara Airport (WOL)
£187 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Illawara Airport. A return flight starts at £376. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Snap up cheap flights from Melbourne to WOL by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Melbourne to Illawara Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Illawara Airport (WOL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Illawara Airport (WOL). January is the peak month for travel to Wollongong. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Wollongong is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC. Book your Melbourne to WOL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Illawara Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 18ºC.
More about Wollongong
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Illawara Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Wollongong:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Wollongong when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Wollongong Beach followed by Pulpit Rock and Brighton Beach.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Wollongong, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel about 177 kms (110 miles) southwest to Canberra to tick off its top sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Newcastle is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 209 kms (130 miles) northeast of Wollongong. No journey is complete without dropping by Bathers Way Coastal Walk, Merewether Beach and Nobbys Beach.
