Travelling from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) leaving from either of these bases.
Port Hedland is three hours behind Melbourne. Port Hedland International Airport is located in Port Hedland, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to PHE, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to PHE flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near PHE and shut your eyes sooner:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
293 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport. A return flight starts from 586 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to PHE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE). July is the peak month for travel to Port Hedland. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
Lock in a Melbourne to PHE plane ticket departing in December if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Port Hedland to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport in July when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Port Hedland
Start your Port Hedland trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Port Hedland International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Pretty Pool, Koombana Lookout Port Hedland and Dalgety House Museum are top sights which should be on every Port Hedland itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Karratha is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Port Hedland. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Karratha Lookout, Searipple Lookout and Red Earth Arts Precinct.
Around 274 kilometres south of Port Hedland, Tom Price is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Mount Nameless, Karijini Memorial Stones and Bodyline Gym Tom Price.
