Flying from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Pune, where Pune Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from PNQ to Melbourne. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from PNQ to Melbourne with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you hold a passport from India, you will need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Pune Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
PNQ is about 11 kilometres from central Pune. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Pune Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to PNQ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Melbourne
C$402 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Pune Airport to Melbourne. Return flights start at C$895. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PNQ to Melbourne if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 42 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Pune Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Pune Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Unpack your bags not long after your flight from PNQ to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from AVV.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month for flights from Pune Airport to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, visit Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Pune Airport to Melbourne for January to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from PNQ 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
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Pune Airport to Melbourne, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are highlights which should be on every Melbourne itinerary.
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