Connecting in MEL
Mar 25, 2024, 3:49 am
#1
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Connecting in MEL
Hi, I'm thinking of taking NZ121 AKL-MEL that lands at 1045am connecting to MEL-SFO flight that departs at 12 noon on two separate tickets. However, I don't have any checked luggage so theoretically shouldn't need to go through immigration. Am I correct that I can stay airside and connect that way? also is the 75 min connection cutting it too short? TIA!
Mar 25, 2024, 5:58 am
#3
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I am unsure of MCT at Melbourne.
But I think you have little to no chance in making this connection. You will have to go through connection security in MEL to enter the departures area after arrival. Arrivals and departures are separated areas.
And remember Air NZ's on time performance these days is very poor.
But I think you have little to no chance in making this connection. You will have to go through connection security in MEL to enter the departures area after arrival. Arrivals and departures are separated areas.
And remember Air NZ's on time performance these days is very poor.
Mar 25, 2024, 10:20 am
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As above - not recommended as you have no protection if your inbound flight is late. I usually aim for at least a 4 hour gap between flights if considering something like this.
What is your plan B if you arrive late from AKL and miss the flight to SFO…?
What is your plan B if you arrive late from AKL and miss the flight to SFO…?
Mar 25, 2024, 12:11 pm
#5
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Hi, I'm thinking of taking NZ121 AKL-MEL that lands at 1045am connecting to MEL-SFO flight that departs at 12 noon on two separate tickets. However, I don't have any checked luggage so theoretically shouldn't need to go through immigration. Am I correct that I can stay airside and connect that way? also is the 75 min connection cutting it too short? TIA!
Risk is up to you. I would rather be earlier or over night at Rydges but that is me.
I think you will have no problem if on time arrival.
You did not supply flight outbound and I looked to see random dates- QF showing 1140 and no flights at 1200 on the dates I chose. Be careful about schedule changes!
Sorry- Was thinking of Rydges in SYD. Not sure what hotels at MEL.
Mar 25, 2024, 1:19 pm
#6
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I would personally not do something like this with such a short connection (unless it was on one ticket where the airline needs to assume the responsibility). All it would take is a little delay coming out of Auckland and your trip could become very stressful indeed, and I would imagine no travel insurance policy would cover for this kind of thing (in fact, do any travel insurance policies cover for any form of separate ticket missed connection even if you've got several hours time?)
If me, I would try and travel night before and stay the night, or at the very least take an earlier flight to Melbourne if you can get one?
If me, I would try and travel night before and stay the night, or at the very least take an earlier flight to Melbourne if you can get one?
Mar 25, 2024, 8:05 pm
#7
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EF shows 45 minute MCT I/I.
Risk is up to you. I would rather be earlier or over night at Rydges but that is me.
I think you will have no problem if on time arrival.
You did not supply flight outbound and I looked to see random dates- QF showing 1140 and no flights at 1200 on the dates I chose. Be careful about schedule changes!
Sorry- Was thinking of Rydges in SYD. Not sure what hotels at MEL.
Risk is up to you. I would rather be earlier or over night at Rydges but that is me.
I think you will have no problem if on time arrival.
You did not supply flight outbound and I looked to see random dates- QF showing 1140 and no flights at 1200 on the dates I chose. Be careful about schedule changes!
Sorry- Was thinking of Rydges in SYD. Not sure what hotels at MEL.