Travelling from Melbourne to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to POS, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like December or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Piarco International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to POS flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Piarco International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near POS and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up a Piarco International Airport rental car and explore Port Of Spain and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Ace Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Piarco International Airport flight.
Getting from Piarco International Airport (POS) to central Port Of Spain
Central Port Of Spain is around 31 kilometres from Piarco International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Piarco International Airport (POS)
At the moment, 1.353 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Piarco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.910 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to POS if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Cheap Melbourne to Piarco International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to POS.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to Port Of Spain. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Piarco International Airport (POS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Port Of Spain is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Melbourne to POS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Piarco International Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Port Of Spain
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Piarco International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Port Of Spain:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Blue Basin Waterfall, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes are highlights which should be on any well-planned Port Of Spain itinerary.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Port Of Spain has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Trinidad and Tobago just waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres northeast of Port Of Spain, a trip to Scarborough will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Orange Hill Nature Ranch, Fort King George and Eden's Door Tobago.
