Flying from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport (PMR): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport (PMR).
Palmerston North is two hours ahead of Melbourne. Palmerston North Airport is located in Palmerston North, which is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to PMR won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In high season, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to explore a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Auckland Airport (AKL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to PMR.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to PMR flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport get to their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PMR instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Palmerston North Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Cross Country Rentals, Ezi or Europcar to explore Palmerston North and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport flight.
Getting from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to central Palmerston North
Palmerston North Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Palmerston North. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport is ج.م. 14,276. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 25,108. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to PMR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Palmerston North. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport (PMR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Melbourne to PMR flight ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Palmerston North to range from 10ºC to 23ºC.
July has temperatures of between 3ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Palmerston North
Start your Palmerston North trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Palmerston North when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Willowbank Reserve followed by New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Palmerston North, now it's time to explore more of New Zealand. Travel about 129 kilometres south-west to Wellington to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of New Zealand, consider Hamilton, roughly 290 kilometres north of Palmerston North. Hamilton Pools, Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.
