Day 1Beach, pier and dinnerWalk the foreshore to the pier, then eat in town.
Flights to Melbourne for Lorne
Fly into Melbourne Airport, then drive down the Great Ocean Road.
Photo: Stephen Bain, CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)
MELMelbourne Airport
LorneVictoria · Great Ocean Road
Your flight to Melbourne. Your guide to Lorne.
From airport to Lorne
Land in Melbourne. Choose the onward journey that works for your stay.
Route
- MELAirport
- M1Via Geelong and the Great Ocean Road · ~150 km
- TownLorne
Drive
Hours in normal conditionsBefore the drive
Collect bags and a car first. That waiting time is not part of the about 2 to 2.5 hours.
Your transportWhat to planPrice & next step
Hire car
Roughly 2 hours or more via Geelong and the Great Ocean Road, depending on traffic.
Collect at Melbourne Airport and drive to your stay.
Compare total price and termsSearch car hire
Private transfer
Confirm the meeting point.
Pre-book a driver and confirm your flight and drop-off.
Quoted by the operatorSee transfers
Public transport
Check the timetable for your date.
Get into Melbourne, take a V/Line train from Southern Cross to Geelong, then the V/Line Great Ocean Road coach (run by McHarry’s) to Lorne. It stops at the visitor centre and the Lorne Hotel, with extra services in summer.
Check the operator’s faresBus & transfers
Ground transport is separate from your airfare. Check fares, operating hours and accessibility with the operator before travelling.
Arrive on your terms
The best flight for your trip fits what happens after you land.
Landing late?
Check car collection hours and arrange a late check-in with your accommodation. If you are taking a transfer, confirm how the driver handles flight delays.
Arrange a late check-in
In town or up the hill?
Stay near Mountjoy Parade for the beach, cafés and dinner. For a hillside or forest stay, plan the journey to your exact address before choosing a flight.
Find your Lorne stayDon’t leave when the flight leaves
Add the drive, a fuel stop and the rental return before your airline wants you at Melbourne Airport.
Compare car hire- Leave Lorneabout 2 to 2.5 hours on the road, plus traffic
- Fuel, then hand the car backBoth happen before the terminal
- Reach Melbourne AirportUse the airline’s arrival time, not the departure
Before you fly
Can I fly directly to Lorne?
No. Lorne has no airport. Fly into Melbourne Airport (MEL) and continue by car, or by train and coach via Geelong. Avalon Airport (AVV), near Geelong, is closer but has fewer routes.
Which airport is best for Lorne?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has the most flights. Avalon (AVV) is a shorter drive to Lorne, but only Jetstar flies there, from a handful of cities.
Where do I book my flight?
Flight searches return fares through Kiwi.com. Review the itinerary here, then continue on Kiwi.com to book.
2-day itinerary
Make a weekend of it
Once you land, the visit is two days: the beach and town first, then the coast road.
Explore things to do
Day 2Lookouts and the coast roadLeave enough time to get back to the airport.
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