There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Jabiru by plane or car
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Jabiru is to fly and drive which costs $340 - $900 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Jabiru is to fly and drive which takes 8h 16m and costs $340 - $900.
The distance between Melbourne and Jabiru is 3406 km. The road distance is 3717.5 km.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Melbourne to Jabiru, including transfers.
Jabiru is 1h 30m behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:20 AM in Melbourne and 8:50 AM in Jabiru.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Jabiru is 3718 km. It takes approximately 38h 37m to drive from Melbourne to Jabiru.
There are two+ hotels available in Jabiru.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Jabiru, NT, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Jabiru. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then drive to Jabiru. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Jabiru in around 38h 37m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–750
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