Flying from Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP): What you need to know
The timezone in Pointe-a-Pitre is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport is located in Pointe-a-Pitre.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to PTP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like December or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
68% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PTP flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as planned.
About Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PTP:
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For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport flight.
Getting from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP) to central Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport is around 5 kilometres from the centre of Pointe-a-Pitre. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport is ₹ 124,113. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 271,290. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to PTP, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Pointe-a-Pitre. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Pointe-a-Pitre is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Book your Melbourne to PTP plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 27ºC.
More about Pointe-a-Pitre
Start your Pointe-a-Pitre trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Cathedrale Saint Pierre Saint Paul, Distillerie du Rhum Montebello and Musee Schoelcher are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Pointe-a-Pitre itinerary.
