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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Islandby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane MEL - LDH
    5h 5m
    $900–1,500

  2. Train to Bendigo Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Bendigo Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BXG - LDH
    26h 42m
    $770–2,424

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$724Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,467.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) 5 times a week.

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