Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC): what you need to know
Phu Quoc is four hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to PQC flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEL and PQC:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
Currently, Rs48,057 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs91,457. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to PQC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MEL to PQC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
Consider booking a hotel close to PQC if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) to central Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc International Airport to central Phu Quoc has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Phu Quoc in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport for May if you'd like to explore Phu Quoc during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to PQC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Phu Quoc has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres east of Phu Quoc, a trip to Biên Hòa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Can Tho is another must-experience destination in Vietnam and is around 193 kilometres east of Phu Quoc. No trip is complete without visiting Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.