Travelling from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ) departing from here.
Pres Ibanez Airport is located in Punta Arenas. The city runs on the UTC-3 timezone and is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to PUQ.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to PUQ 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.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down right on cue.
About Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near PUQ. Hospedaje Isla Magdalena and Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ will have you turning in quicker.
Follow your own route with a Pres Ibanez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, MITTA RENT A CAR or Avis and see more of Punta Arenas and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Currently, R 20,678 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 43,559. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to PUQ if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Cheap Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Punta Arenas. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Punta Arenas is February, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Book your Melbourne to PUQ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
July has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Punta Arenas
Start your Punta Arenas trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Pres Ibanez Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Punta Arenas when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Plaza de Armas followed by Seno Otoway Penguin Colony and Mirador Cerro De La Cruz.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Punta Arenas, now it's time to discover other parts of Chile. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Puerto Natales to tick off its top attractions. From Into the Wild Patagonia Expeditions to Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Cueva del Milodon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Time for another stop? Head off for Estancia Yendegaia. It's located about 241 kilometres south-east of Punta Arenas and is known for highlights like Yendegaia National Park.
