Travelling from Melbourne to Palese Airport (BRI): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Palese Airport (BRI) leaving from here.
Palese Airport is located in Bari. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to BRI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Palese Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BRI flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Palese Airport (BRI)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Palese Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near BRI and turn in quicker:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Palese Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Felirent or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bari and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Palese Airport flight.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Palese Airport to central Bari is about 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Palese Airport (BRI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Palese Airport is 369 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 859 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to BRI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Palese Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Palese Airport (BRI)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Palese Airport (BRI), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Bari based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to BRI plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bari to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Palese Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Bari
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Palese Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bari:
Your Bari visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include Basilica di San Nicola, Southern Mezzogiorno and Piazza Mercantile.
Explore more of Italy
Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bari. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Piazza del Plebiscito, Walking & Amalfi Coast Tours and National Archaeological Museum.
Salerno is another standout destination in Italy and is around 177 kilometres west of Bari. No journey is complete without seeing Medieval Aqueduct, Duomo di Salerno and Arco Naturale di Palinuro.
