Flying from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 10 hours ahead of Palermo, where Falcone-Borsellino Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from PMO to Melbourne, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
If you hold a passport from Italy, you will need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
The journey from central Palermo to PMO takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near PMO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Melbourne
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Melbourne is C$706. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,454. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PMO to Melbourne. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 42 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Melbourne. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is one accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Make yourself at home here after your flight from PMO to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Melbourne. July is the most popular month for a trip to Melbourne. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Melbourne in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from PMO to Melbourne around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
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All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
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