Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Pokhara Airport (PKR): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEL to PKR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pokhara Airport flight is RM2,201. A round-trip plane ticket is currently RM4,168. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to PKR, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pokhara Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pokhara Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pokhara Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Pokhara Airport (PKR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pokhara Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PKR instead:
Getting from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to central Pokhara
From Pokhara Airport, Pokhara is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Pokhara Airport (PKR)
May is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pokhara Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Pokhara in February.
The warmest month in Pokhara is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Pokhara Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to PKR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
You've seen Pokhara, now it's time to discover other corners of Nepal. Travel about 145 kilometres east to Kathmandu to tick off its leading attractions. From Swayambhunath Stupa to Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 145 kilometres south-east of Pokhara, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.