Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU): what you need to know
Pekanbaru is four hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MEL to PKU flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. Many passengers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
R 3,490 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,250. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to PKU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to PKU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near PKU:
Set your own pace with a Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore parts of Pekanbaru that don't always get the spotlight.
Book your vehicle from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport several weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) to central Pekanbaru
From Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, Pekanbaru is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Pekanbaru in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport for May if you want to explore Pekanbaru during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to PKU in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Pekanbaru, now it's time to discover other corners of Indonesia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-west to Medan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sipiso Piso Waterfall to Medan Grand Mosque and Sri Mariamman Temple Sunggal, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres east of Pekanbaru, Batam is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Tua Pek Kong Temple, KEBUN BATAM and PENDOPO PAWADEM BODEM BATAM.
