Travelling from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) jetting off from here.
Mendoza is 14 hours behind Melbourne. El Plumerillo International Airport is located in Mendoza, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to MDZ.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to MDZ flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MDZ:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an El Plumerillo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from rentar low cost, CORDOBA RENT A CAR or Fit and explore beyond Mendoza's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport flight.
Getting from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
Central Mendoza is roughly 13 kilometres from El Plumerillo International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport is Rs298,040. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs538,958. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MDZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Mendoza based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Mendoza is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your Melbourne to MDZ flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has temperatures of between 1ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mendoza
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Mendoza right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to El Plumerillo International Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Mendoza when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at ciudad de mendoza followed by Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia and Parque General San Martin.
Explore more of Argentina
Mendoza has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Argentina just waiting to be explored. About 145 kilometres north of Mendoza, a visit to San Juan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Plaza Espana, Mercado Artesanal and Museo Don Julio.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Argentina, consider San Luis, roughly 225 kilometres east of Mendoza. Iglesia Catedral de San Luis, Plaza Independencia and Casa De Las Culturas are the start of reasons to visit.
