Flying from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) out of here.
The timezone in Puerto Princesa is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Puerto Princesa International Airport is located in Puerto Princesa.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to PPS. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to PPS, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is one option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PPS flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PPS and fast-forward to bedtime:
Travel at your own pace with a Puerto Princesa International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Dollar and chase adventure across Puerto Princesa and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
At the moment, 196 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 352 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to PPS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to PPS.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Puerto Princesa. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Melbourne to PPS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Puerto Princesa, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Puerto Princesa
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Puerto Princesa International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Puerto Princesa:
Your Puerto Princesa trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Dos Palmas, Firefly Watching and Tubbataha Management Office.
Explore more of the Philippines
Discover the best of Puerto Princesa, then make your way to other exciting places in the Philippines. Travel south-west to Rio Tuba, around 193 kilometres away. Sto. Niño Quasi-Parish Church and Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus offer a great introduction to the city.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Puerto Princesa, El Nido is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Start your sightseeing at El Nido Paradise, El Nido boat tours embark and El Nido Beach.