Flying from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) departing from here.
Puerto Natales is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Teniente J. Gallardo Airport is located in Puerto Natales, which follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to PNT. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 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 traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to PNT flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80.09% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Book a hotel close to PNT if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Currently, RM6,395 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM8,420. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to PNT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Puerto Natales. September is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Melbourne to PNT plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Puerto Natales to range from 3ºC (37ºF) to 14ºC (57ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Puerto Natales
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Puerto Natales:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Puerto Natales when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Into the Wild Patagonia Expeditions followed by Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Cueva del Milodon.
Explore more of Chile
Punta Arenas is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Puerto Natales. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Plaza de Armas, Seno Otoway Penguin Colony and Mirador Cerro De La Cruz.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Chile, consider Porvenir, roughly 225 kilometres south-east of Puerto Natales. Costanera de Porvenir, Nativo Expediciones and Plaza de Porvenir, Porvenir, Chile are among its highlights.
