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Wed, Nov 25
Rome CIAMelbourne MEL
£406
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Sun, Nov 29
Rome FCOMelbourne MEL
£457
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Sun, Nov 29
Rome FCOMelbourne MEL
£471
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Sun, Nov 29
Rome FCOMelbourne MEL
£480
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Tue, Nov 24
Rome FCOMelbourne MEL
£480
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Sat, Nov 28
Rome FCOMelbourne MEL
£505
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Wed, Nov 25 – Mon, Nov 30
Rome CIAMelbourne MEL
£841
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Mon, Nov 23 – Sat, Nov 28
Rome FCOMelbourne MEL
£906
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Wed, Nov 25 – Tue, Dec 1
Rome CIAMelbourne MEL
£930
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Tue, Nov 24 – Mon, Nov 30
Rome FCOMelbourne MEL
£936
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Mon, Nov 23 – Sat, Nov 28
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£982
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£406

Cheapest round-trip

£841

Average round-trip

£1,016

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18 – $22; adult one-way; return tickets available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22 – $26; adult one-way

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55 – $85; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40 – $75; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rome to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May16°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
76%
13°C8°C
14 Nov
20%
18°C12°C
Sunday
8 Nov
17%
16°C7°C
15 Nov
40%
18°C12°C
Monday
9 Nov
23°C5°C
16 Nov
36%
17°C13°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
27°C11°C
17 Nov
36%
20°C10°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
45%
17°C12°C
18 Nov
81%
20°C12°C
Thursday
12 Nov
22%
16°C11°C
19 Nov
15%
21°C15°C
Friday
13 Nov
12%
20°C10°C
20 Nov
67%
26°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, or Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International when they travel from Rome to Melbourne. Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Scoot, Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways, and Qatar Airways. Rome and Melbourne have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rome?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rome and London, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Lisbon, Bristol, Belfast, Jeddah, Prague, Tirana, Budapest, Istanbul, New York, Athens, Chișinău, Warsaw.

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.

Which airports are there in Rome?

Rome is mainly served by Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International.

What airports are near Rome?

The main airport in Rome is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. It is also served by Florence, Naples International, Marche Airport, Abruzzo, San Francesco d Assisi.

Which airlines fly between Rome and Melbourne?

Currently, you can fly between Rome and Melbourne with Ryanair, Scoot, Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Rome and Melbourne?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rome and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Rome and Melbourne?

Traveling between Rome and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Rome?

There are a number of airports in and around Rome. The main one is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and other nearby airports include Florence, Naples International, Marche Airport, Abruzzo, San Francesco d Assisi

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rome and Melbourne depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rome, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rome and Melbourne arrive?

What time do flights between Rome and Melbourne depart?

What time do flights between Rome and Melbourne arrive?

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