Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Olympic Dam (OLP)
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Visiting from Melbourne to Olympic Dam
Olympic Dam is a mining site in South Australia, which is used to mine copper. The nearby town of Roxby Downs is the purpose-built town which houses mine workers and has all the modern facilities of a small town. If you are in town there is a pleasant Emu Walking Trail that goes around town, public art to see or join a sunset tour in the reserve.
Flight information
Fly Melbourne to Olympic Dam (MEL to OLP)
The approximate time for a flight from Melbourne to Olympic Dam is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
When to visit
The best time to visit Olympic Dam is between April to October. Summer (December and January) can be very hot, reaching the mid 40 degrees as it has a desert climate. The annual temperature is 26°C with little rainfall throughout the year.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) is an airport that serves the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia. It's located around 500km from the capital Adelaide.
Arriving in Olympic Dam
Once you land arrive in Olympic Dam, there are a few options to get to the nearby town.
Getting to Olympic Dam from Olympic Dam Airport
From Olympic Dam airport, choose to rent a car, call the local taxi company or take a shuttle bus to the nearby town.
Getting Olympic Dam
The best way to get around Olympic Dam is to hire a car, walk, rent a bike, the local taxi service or join a tour.
Departure information
Fly from Melbourne
Once you’ve got your tickets from Melbourne, there are a few things you should know to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for your flight.
What is the main airport called?
Melbourne Airport. Located 20 km (12.5 miles) from the city centre, Melbourne Domestic Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the main airport serving the state of Victoria. Qantas operates from two terminals in Melbourne T1 - domestic and T2 - international.
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