Flying from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Pekanbaru is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport is located in Pekanbaru.
Your flight from Melbourne to PKU 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 when you're travelling internationally.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to PKU even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PKU flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport land at their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
Book a hotel near PKU if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) to central Pekanbaru
Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport to the centre of Pekanbaru is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
Currently, 159 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 299 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to PKU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU). July is the busiest month to travel to Pekanbaru. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
When booking your Melbourne to PKU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Pekanbaru, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport in January when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Pekanbaru
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Pekanbaru right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport:
Your Pekanbaru trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Pekanbaru Great Mosque, Pasar Wisata Kuliner and Masjid Baitul Makmur.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Pekanbaru, now it's time to explore more of Indonesia. Journey around 306 kilometres east to Batam to check off its top sights. From Marina Beach to HKBP Agape Ressort Barelang and Masjid Baiturahman, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in Indonesia, head for Padang, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Pekanbaru. Padang Beach, Padang beach and Pantai Nirwana are key reasons to visit.
