Flying from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport (POM): 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 Jacksons International Airport (POM) jetting off from here.
Port Moresby is one hour behind Melbourne. Jacksons International Airport is located in Port Moresby, which is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to POM.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to POM. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport with a stop at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). A major connection between Avalon Airport and POM, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to POM flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Jacksons International Airport (POM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near POM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
250 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport. Return flights start at 486 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to POM. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport (POM), while June is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Port Moresby based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Melbourne to POM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. December is the warmest month in Port Moresby, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Port Moresby
Start your Port Moresby trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Jacksons International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Port Moresby Nature Park, Experience PNG and South Sea Horizons are attractions you won't want to skip in Port Moresby.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
Get more out of your Papua New Guinea getaway by venturing beyond Port Moresby. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-east, Popondetta is another terrific city to put on your must-do list. Tick off some of its biggest sights such as Doreen Park while you're there.
Another well-known destination in Papua New Guinea, Bulolo is located around 257 kilometres north of Port Moresby. Make time to visit highlights including McAdam National Park.