There is 1 way to get from Lae to Melbourne by taxi or plane
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Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Lae to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which costs $420 - $950 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Lae to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $420 - $950.
The distance between Lae and Melbourne is 3525 km.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Lae to Melbourne, including transfers.
Melbourne is 1h ahead of Lae. It is currently 12:55 PM in Lae and 1:55 PM in Melbourne.
There are 5253+ hotels available in Melbourne.
What companies run services between Lae, Papua New Guinea and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Lae to Melbourne. However, you can take the taxi to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Lae Nadzab Airport to Melbourne Airport via Port Moresby, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Lae Nadzab Airport to Melbourne Airport via Port Moresby, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Lae Nadzab Airport to Melbourne Airport via Port Moresby, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,700
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Lae Nadzab Airport to Melbourne Airport via Port Moresby, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
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