Flying from Melbourne to Portland International Jetport (PWM): What you need to know
The timezone in Portland is UTC-5, which is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Portland International Jetport is located in Portland.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to PWM, allow plenty of 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 travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like December? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Portland International Jetport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to PWM flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them touching down right on cue.
About Portland International Jetport (PWM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Portland International Jetport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PWM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Portland International Jetport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Portland's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Portland International Jetport flight.
The address for PWM is 1001 Westbrook Street.
Getting from Portland International Jetport (PWM) to central Portland
Central Portland is around 8 kilometres from Portland International Jetport and takes about 15 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 roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Portland International Jetport (PWM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Portland International Jetport is 1.086 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 2.058 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to PWM, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Portland International Jetport (PWM)
October is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Portland International Jetport (PWM). Visit Portland in January for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Portland is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to PWM plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Portland International Jetport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Portland
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Portland International Jetport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Portland:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Old Port, New England EcoAdventures - Portland, ME Boat Tours and Peaks Island are must-do's during your Portland adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Portland, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 153 kilometres southwest to Boston to check off its top attractions. From Museum of Fine Arts Boston to Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Worcester is another essential stop in the United States and is around 193 kilometres southwest of Portland. No trip is complete without dropping by Worcester Art Museum, Redemption Rock Brewing and Union Station.
