Flying from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Port Macquarie (the location of Port Macquarie Airport).
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from PQQ to Melbourne. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Once you've booked your cheap tickets from Port Macquarie Airport to Melbourne, get your documents in order. A visa or passport isn't required since you're flying within Australia. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence, you're ready to go.
PQQ is around 5 kilometres from central Port Macquarie. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 7 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 29 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near PQQ? If you've booked an early flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Melbourne, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Melbourne
RM580 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Port Macquarie Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,181. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PQQ to Melbourne, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Port Macquarie Airport to Melbourne is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 42 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Melbourne. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Once your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
You'll find a few comfortable places to stay within an easy drive of AVV. Shift into relaxation gear at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from PQQ to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Melbourne. July is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Melbourne, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from PQQ to Melbourne around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
After locking in your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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