There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Aurukun by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Aurukun Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane MEL - AUU
8h 29m$228–828Drive 3,535.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Aurukuncar 3,535.5 km
46h 26m$646–933Fly to Weipa Airport, drive
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane MEL - WEI
- Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Aurukuncar
11h 41m$343–1,183
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Aurukun is to fly which costs $220 - $850 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Aurukun is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $220 - $850.
The distance between Melbourne and Aurukun is 2741 km. The road distance is 3535.5 km.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Melbourne to Aurukun, including transfers.
Aurukun is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 7:12 PM in Melbourne and 6:12 PM in Aurukun.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Aurukun is 3536 km. It takes approximately 46h 26m to drive from Melbourne to Aurukun.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Aurukun, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Skytrans, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) once daily.
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Aurukun Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Aurukun Airport via Cairns, Iron Range
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Aurukun Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–800
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