Flying from Melbourne to Motu Mute Airport (BOB): what you need to know
French Polynesia is 21 hours behind Melbourne. Motu Mute Airport is located in French Polynesia, which operates on the UTC-10 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to BOB. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
From central Melbourne, MEL is approximately 24 kilometers away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Motu Mute Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Motu Mute Airport (BOB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Motu Mute Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BOB:
Getting from Motu Mute Airport (BOB) to central French Polynesia
The center of French Polynesia is around 772 kilometers from Motu Mute Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Motu Mute Airport (BOB)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Motu Mute Airport, AED 2,500 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from AED 4,560. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Melbourne to BOB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Motu Mute Airport (BOB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Motu Mute Airport. To skip the crowds, visit French Polynesia in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Melbourne to BOB for March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in French Polynesia to range from 25ºC to 29ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Motu Mute Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.