Travelling from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Palma de Mallorca Airport is located in Palma. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 10 hours ahead of Palma.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from PMI to Melbourne. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you hold a passport from Spain, you will need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
PMI is about 11 kilometres from central Palma. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes.
Have an early flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PMI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Melbourne
C$747 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne. A return flight starts at C$1,289. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from PMI to Melbourne. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from PMI to Melbourne every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 42 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is about 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 51 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Settle in here after your flight from PMI to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, visit Melbourne in April when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from PMI to Melbourne in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
After locking in your flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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