Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is three hours ahead of George Town and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PEN to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Penang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PEN and MEL:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Penang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is Rs49,856. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs105,083. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PEN to MEL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Penang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Finding cheap flights from PEN to MEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Penang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
When it comes to Penang International Airport's on-time performance, 69.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central George Town to Penang International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Penang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PEN:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Penang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Penang International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from PEN to MEL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another essential stop in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.