Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your MEL to PLZ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight is Rs260,955. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs357,725. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to PLZ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to PLZ.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PLZ instead:
Grab a Port Elizabeth International Airport rental car and discover Port Elizabeth and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Green Motion and U-Save are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Port Elizabeth International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to central Port Elizabeth
From Port Elizabeth International Airport, Port Elizabeth is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Port Elizabeth in April.
The warmest month in Port Elizabeth is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to PLZ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
East London is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Port Elizabeth. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include East London Museum, Eastern Beach and Nahoon Beach.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in South Africa, head for Uitenhage, about 24 kilometres north-west of Port Elizabeth. Magennis Park | originally, College Hill Park, Volkswagen Factory and Museum and Basuto Gun War Memorial | Uitenhage are highlights.
