Flying from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ).
Port Elizabeth International Airport is located in Port Elizabeth. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to PLZ.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PLZ:
Getting from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to central Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Port Elizabeth. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport is $2,119. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,693. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to get flight tickets from Melbourne to PLZ. You're more likely to land a great deal and enjoy more options for departure times and dates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Port Elizabeth. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport.
The warmest month in Port Elizabeth is January, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to PLZ in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport in July when temperatures average between 10ºC and 20ºC.
More about Port Elizabeth
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Port Elizabeth:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Kragga Kamma Game Park, Bayworld and Sardinia Bay golf Club are popular attractions which should be on every Port Elizabeth itinerary.
Complete your Port Elizabeth trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Port Elizabeth and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth International Airport.