Travelling from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is two hours behind Palmerston North.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PMR to MEL flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Palmerston North Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Many passengers pass through Auckland Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, £184 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Palmerston North Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £375. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from PMR to MEL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Palmerston North Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PMR to MEL.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Palmerston North Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
71.22% of flights taking off from Palmerston North Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Palmerston North Airport from central Palmerston North, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PMR? If you've booked an early flight from Palmerston North Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Book a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late Palmerston North Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 15 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Palmerston North Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
When booking your flight from Palmerston North Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PMR to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 290 miles north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 40 miles south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
