Travelling from Melbourne to Paro International Airport (PBH): What you need to know
Paro is five hours behind Melbourne. Paro International Airport is located in Paro, which runs on the UTC+6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to PBH. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Paro International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PBH flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Paro International Airport (PBH)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Paro International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near PBH and get cosy, quick:
Getting from Paro International Airport (PBH) to central Paro
Paro International Airport to the centre of Paro is around 0.16 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Paro International Airport (PBH)
RM1,939 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Paro International Airport. A return flight starts from RM3,897. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to PBH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Paro International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Paro International Airport (PBH)
October is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Paro International Airport (PBH). Visit Paro in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Paro is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your Melbourne to PBH plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Paro International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Paro right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Paro International Airport:
Your Paro trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Tiger's Nest Hiking Trail, Paro Taktsang and Tiger nest Bhutan.
Explore more of Bhutan
Paro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Bhutan just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres east of Paro, a visit to Samdrup Jongkhar will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like The Holy Statue Of Guru Rinpoche, MONASTERY Samdrup Jongkhar and GREF Mandir.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Bhutan, consider Jakar, roughly 129 kilometres east of Paro. Jakar Dzong, Tamshing Lhakhang and Ogyen Choling Palace Museum are among the biggest draws.