Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Portland

An attractive and scenic holiday destination, Portland, a small city in Victoria, Australia, known for its natural vibes, calls out the travellers who wish to appreciate the greenery and beauty of nature.

A city is known for its vibrant cultural diversity, housing many potters, painters, musicians, quilters, first lighters, wood-turners, photographers, cinematographers, multi-media artists, print-makers, jewellers, sculptors, actors and writers are sure to amuse you to the fullest.

Tip: The best time to visit Portland is from June to August when the warm weather allows the city's outdoorsy culture to thrive.

Getting to Portland

Portland is served by the Portland Airport (PTJ) which is served by one commercial airline, Sharp Airlines. The airport hosts thousands of foreign travellers each year and is well-connected to the rest of the city via rail, bus or taxi.

Sharp Airlines offers flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PTJ). Avalon Airport is the primary airport in Melbourne. There are both direct and connecting flights to choose from. The aviation serves this route daily.

The duration of direct flights to Portland is approximately 01h 15m, while a connecting flight would take around 3hour 40minutes to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Portland Airport (PTJ), including transfers. The standard route from Melbourne to Portland is via Warrnambool, which is also one of the cheap flights from Melbourne to Portland

Tip: During carnival and festival seasons, make sure you book flights in advance to get the time and seats of your choice.

Discover the city of Portland

The town’s history is to thank for the hundreds of beautiful historic buildings scattered throughout the coastal town that will take you through lanes of aesthetic pleasure. The city’s maritime history is showcased at the Portland Maritime Discovery Centre. This centre, built alongside a shipwreck on Portland’s foreshore, showcases numerous maritime artefacts and gives a quality taste of history.

Portland, owing to the coasts and harbour is ideal for boating, fishing and sailboarding and there are many excellent surfing spots in the area. If you have a fondness for the water, take a Seals by Sea Tour or visit the Cape Nelson lighthouse at Point Nelson.

Tip: The Portland Cable Trams are a must to try to view the sea from high in the sky.

Transportation and accommodation

It offers excellent accommodation, places to dine and also the facility to roam around with ease. Public transport and shuttles are an excellent choice for exploring the city while merging with the locals.

Portland has something to offer everyone according to their preferences. With deluxe B&B’s with fantastic sea views, centrally located motels & apartments to houses and campsites, one is left spoilt for choice.

For culinary needs, it has a vast range of restaurants, cafes and takes away food options. One can also go on a shopping spree and get hands-on local as well as designer stuff.

Tip: Visit the Portland Maritime Discovery and Visitors' Centre to get a good picture of how you can plan out your trip in Portland.

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