What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $330 - $650 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $600 - $1,100.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rottnest Island is 2754 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 2h behind Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is currently 9:52 PM in Melbourne Airport (MEL) and 7:52 PM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 1544+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island - 3 ways to travel via plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island by plane or ferry

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Fly to Perth Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MEL - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
6h 54m
$339–632
Fly to Busselton Airport, fly to Jandakot Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Busselton Airport (BQB)plane MEL - BQB
2. Fly from Busselton Airport to Jandakot Airportplane
6h 53m
$638–1,103
Fly to Geraldton Airport, fly to Jandakot Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane MEL - GET
2. Fly from Geraldton Airport to Jandakot Airportplane
8h 50m
$1,028–1,273

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

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4h 35mAverage Duration

$254Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island.

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Distance: 2,754.2 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

You can take a flight from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rottnest Island Airport via Busselton Airport (BQB), Busselton Airport, and Jandakot Airport in around 6h 53m.

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