Travelling from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Pune.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your PNQ to MEL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Pune Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PNQ and MEL include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pune Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is Rs117,211. A round-trip fare is currently Rs238,044. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PNQ to MEL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Pune Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PNQ to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Pune Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
When it comes to Pune Airport's on-time performance, 71.91% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Pune to Pune Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near PNQ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Pune Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pune Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Pune Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Lock in your flight from Pune Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PNQ to MEL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like 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 journey is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.