Flying from Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ): What you need to know
Port Elizabeth is nine hours behind Melbourne. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is located in Port Elizabeth, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to PLZ won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to PLZ flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
About Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PLZ:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Green Motion or U-Save and explore beyond Port Elizabeth's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) to central Port Elizabeth
From Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, central Port Elizabeth is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)
At the moment, Rs256,880 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs438,467. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to PLZ, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)
March is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ). Visit Port Elizabeth in October for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Port Elizabeth is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to PLZ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 20ºC.
More about Port Elizabeth
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Port Elizabeth right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport:
Mount Kilimanjaro and Kariega Game Reserve - Head Office are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Port Elizabeth to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out King's Beach.
Explore more of South Africa
East London is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Port Elizabeth. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Orient Beach, Nahoon Reef and Eastern Beach.
Queenstown is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Port Elizabeth. No trip is complete without a visit to Walter Everitt Sunken Gardens (Queens Casino), Ruth Lock Shell Art Gallery and Maria Louw High School.
