On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the Melbourne — King Island route. The shortest distance between the cities is 246 km, and flight frequency is maintained at approximately 2 flights per week.
Flights are operated by Regional Express (ZL). Before booking, we recommend checking how to get to Melbourne airport and familiarizing yourself with options for how to travel from the airport to King Island using the price charts provided on this page.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Melbourne — King Island by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Melbourne → King Island, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 546 | high | May | AED 390 | low | Sep | AED 455 | medium |
| Feb | AED 390 | low | Jun | AED 442 | medium | Oct | AED 494 | high |
| Mar | AED 403 | low | Jul | AED 572 | high | Nov | AED 455 | medium |
| Apr | AED 520 | high | Aug | AED 468 | medium | Dec | AED 559 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest conditions on King Island are observed in January and February, when average highs reach +18.9°C. The coldest and rainiest month is July, characterized by temperatures around +10.7°C and peak precipitation levels.
Current data on minimum flight prices from Melbourne is being updated. We recommend monitoring the price charts below to catch the best deals from carriers as soon as they appear in the system.
March or December are great times to fly, as the weather is typically moderate. It is recommended to avoid traveling in August due to the highest number of rainy days in the year.
Regular flights on this route are provided by Regional Express (ZL). Direct flights predominate, with a frequency of about 2 departures per week, allowing you to plan trips without long layovers. You can find a detailed schedule, departure times, and available fares in the interactive list of airlines below.
Flights Melbourne — King Island depart from Tullamarine Airport and Avalon Airport and arrive at King Island Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covering a distance of 246 km takes an average of 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the aircraft type and weather conditions in the strait.
The main carrier operating regular flights from Melbourne is the regional airline Regional Express (ZL).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, allowing you to reach your destination as quickly as possible without layovers.
Flights from Australia arrive at the only airport on King Island (KNS), which connects the island to the mainland.
It is optimal to book tickets 4–6 weeks before your trip. You can check current price trends and seat availability in the low-price calendar on this page.
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