What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hawke's Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hawke's Bay is to fly which costs $250 - $950 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hawke's Bay?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hawke's Bay is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $250 - $950.

How far is it from Melbourne to Hawke's Bay?

The distance between Melbourne and Hawke's Bay is 2803 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Hawke's Bay?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Melbourne to Hawke's Bay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Hawke's Bay?

Hawke's Bay is 2h ahead of Melbourne. It is currently 4:13 PM in Melbourne and 6:13 PM in Hawke's Bay.

Where can I stay near Hawke's Bay?

There are 359+ hotels available in Hawke's Bay.

Melbourne to Hawke's Bay - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Hawke's Bay by plane or bus

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Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane MEL - NPE
9h 18m
$254–934
Fly to Palmerston, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane MEL - PMR
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hastingsbus
12h 17m
Fly to Wellington, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)plane MEL - WLG
2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hastingsbus
13h 11m
$416–847
Fly to Gisborne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane MEL - GIS
2. Take the bus from Makaraka to Napierbus
14h 15m
$268–1,039

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) flights

49Weekly Planes

7h 31mAverage Duration

$220Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Hawke's Bay.

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Distance: 2,803.4 km
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) every 4 hours.

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Flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport via Auckland

Ave. Duration: 7h 2m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–950

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport via Wellington

Ave. Duration: 8h 30m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $220–900

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport via Sydney, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 7h 55m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $240–950

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport via Queenstown, Wellington

Ave. Duration: 8h 30m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $230–950

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston via Auckland

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–950

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston via Christchurch

Ave. Duration: 12h 15m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $220–900

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston via Wellington, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $200–850

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Auckland

Ave. Duration: 6h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–950

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Queenstown

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210–900

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne Airport via Auckland

Ave. Duration: 6h 42m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–950

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne Airport via Wellington

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $220–950

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne Airport via Queenstown, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 9h 15m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $260–1,100

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