Flying from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne one hour ahead of Proserpine.
You can choose from ten weekly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 09:55 departure with Jetstar is the earliest you can take. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 14:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PPP to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Melbourne (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a snap with Jetstar. This popular airline offers direct flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
Among carriers operating PPP to MEL flights, Jetstar has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PPP and MEL:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $159. A return ticket right now is $319. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PPP to MEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
When it comes to Whitsunday Coast Airport's on-time performance, 61.81% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Whitsunday Coast Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Proserpine. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
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Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PPP 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
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among the biggest draws.