Travelling from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) jetting off from here.
Puerto Princesa International Airport is located in Puerto Princesa. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to PPS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Finding a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to PPS is simple. Whether you'd like to potentially save on your fare or discover a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A key stop when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
MEL is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PPS instead:
Getting from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to central Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa International Airport to the centre of Puerto Princesa takes about 10 minutes by car. It's approximately 3 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
$303 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport. Return flights start from $500. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Melbourne to PPS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding flight tickets from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Puerto Princesa in February when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Puerto Princesa. May is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to PPS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 31ºC.
Visit in February for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 23ºC and 29ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport.
More about Puerto Princesa
Start your Puerto Princesa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to experience Puerto Princesa is to visit its top sights. Some highlights include Plaza Cuartel, Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum and Stellar Grounds.
Complete your Puerto Princesa trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Puerto Princesa. Browse the deals and easily compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.