Travelling from Melbourne to Parkes Airport (PKE): What you need to know
Parkes Airport is located in Parkes. The city's timezone is UTC+11 — the same as Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to PKE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Parkes Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to PKE flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing as expected.
About Parkes Airport (PKE)
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Getting from Parkes Airport (PKE) to central Parkes
Central Parkes is around 6 kilometres from Parkes Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Parkes Airport (PKE)
Right now, $620 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Parkes Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $585. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to PKE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Parkes Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to PKE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Parkes Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Parkes Airport (PKE)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Parkes. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Parkes Airport (PKE), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Parkes is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to PKE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Parkes Airport in July when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Parkes
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Parkes right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Parkes Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Parkes when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Cooper's Park followed by Lions Park and Lunar Cabins.
Explore more of Australia
Parkes will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres east of Parkes, a trip to Sydney will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.
Canberra is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 257 kilometres south of Parkes. No trip is complete without dropping by National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
