Flying from Melbourne to Pula Airport (PUY): What you need to know
Pula Airport is located in Pula. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to PUY. 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. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Pula Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
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.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to PUY flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Pula Airport (PUY)
Book a hotel close to PUY if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Pula Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Pula Airport rental car and discover Pula and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Street Rent a Car and Flizzr are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Melbourne to Pula Airport flight.
Getting from Pula Airport (PUY) to central Pula
Central Pula is around 6 kilometres from Pula Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Pula Airport (PUY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Pula Airport is ₹ 64,354. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 138,961. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to PUY. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Pula Airport ticket.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Pula Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Pula Airport (PUY)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Pula Airport (PUY). July is when most people visit Pula. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in November.
Before locking in your Melbourne to PUY plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Pula, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Pula Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Pula
Start your Pula trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Pula Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Veliki Brijun, Amphitheatre de Pula and Pula Seafront are essential stops on your Pula itinerary.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Pula. Around 193 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town.
If there's time to check out another side of Croatia, head for Split, about 257 kilometres southeast of Pula. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - "Sentinels" are the start of reasons to visit.
