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MEL Melbourne International Airport

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Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is an airport serving Melbourne, Australia.

Board status as of 17 min ago: 14 of 205 upcoming departures delayed by 15+ minutes.

· 240 departures on the board
  • 15:20
    JQ440
    Coolangatta(OOL)
    Gate 46
    Boarding
  • 15:20
    2082
    Mildura(MQL)
    Gate 30
    Boarding
  • 15:20
    NZ7409
    Mildura(MQL)
    Gate 30
    Boarding
  • 15:20
    SQ228
    Singapore(SIN)
    Gate 9
    Boarding
  • 15:20
    MU4141
    Mildura(MQL)
    Gate 30
    Boarding
  • 15:20
    EK5384
    Mildura(MQL)
    Gate 30
    Boarding
  • 15:20
    QF2082
    Mildura(MQL)
    Gate 30
    Boarding
  • 15:25
    ZL3771
    Mount Gambier(MGB)
    Gate 31
    Boarding
  • 15:25
    15:00
    JQ566
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate 45
    Delayed by 25 m
  • 15:25
    QF458
    Sydney(SYD)
    Gate 5
    Boarding
  • 15:30
    VA855
    Sydney(SYD)
    Gate 13
    Cancelled
  • 15:34
    15:20
    VA749
    Coolangatta(OOL)
    Gate 1
    On time
  • 15:35
    JQ944
    Cairns(CNS)
    Gate 51
    On time
  • 15:36
    15:35
    VA1595
    Newcastle(NTL)
    Gate 10
    On time
  • 15:40
    QF622
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate 8
    On time
  • 15:45
    QF1524
    Canberra(CBR)
    Gate 22
    On time
  • 15:45
    EK5257
    Canberra(CBR)
    Gate 22
    On time
  • 15:45
    1524
    Canberra(CBR)
    Gate 22
    On time
  • 15:45
    NZ7485
    Canberra(CBR)
    Gate 22
    On time
  • 15:45
    CX9034
    Canberra(CBR)
    Gate 22
    On time
  • 15:45
    MU4088
    Canberra(CBR)
    Gate 22
    On time
  • 15:50
    15:30
    EK5661
    Devonport(DPO)
    Gate 28
    Delayed by 20 m
  • 15:50
    15:30
    NZ7222
    Devonport(DPO)
    Gate 28
    Delayed by 20 m
  • 15:50
    JQ33
    Denpasar(DPS)
    Gate 12
    On time
  • 15:50
    15:40
    JQ476
    Newcastle(NTL)
    Gate 47
    On time
  • 15:50
    15:30
    QF2057
    Devonport(DPO)
    Gate 28
    Delayed by 20 m
  • 15:50
    15:30
    2057
    Devonport(DPO)
    Gate 28
    Delayed by 20 m
  • 15:55
    QF37
    Singapore(SIN)
    Gate 5
    On time
  • 16:00
    VA859
    Sydney(SYD)
    Gate 3
    On time
  • 16:00
    QF462
    Sydney(SYD)
    Gate 3
    On time

About MEL Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine, is Victoria’s busiest gateway, about 23 km northwest of the city centre. Its four terminals handle Qantas domestic flights in T1, international services in T2, Virgin Australia in T3, and Jetstar plus other domestic carriers in T4. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia are major based operators here, with popular routes to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland, Singapore and Bali. Use the online flight board to check live arrivals and departures before travelling, especially during peak holiday periods.

Where flights from Melbourne International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 40 destinations from Melbourne International Airport; another 15 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Friday (50); fewest on Tuesday (45).

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Alice Springs (ASP)NZ · QFMon, Tue, Thu, Sat08:25
Abu Dhabi (AUH)EYMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun17:20
Broome (BME)QFMon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun08:25
Coff's Harbour (CFS)QFMon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun10:10
Phuket (HKT)JQTue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun14:50
Beijing (PEK)CAMon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun19:40
Avalon (AVV)JQThu08:20 and 2 more departures that week
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)QFMon, Wed, Fri, Sat13:35
Hervey Bay (HVB)JQTue, Thu, Sat, Sun12:30
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)JQMon, Wed, Fri, Sat15:25
Taipei (TPE)CITue, Wed, Fri, Sun21:50
Brusselton (BQB)JQWed, Fri, Sun08:10
Jakarta (CGK)QFWed, Fri, Sun14:50
Nanjing (NKG)MUMon, Thu, Sat12:00
Cooma (OOM)QFMon, Thu11:45 / 14:40

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Melbourne International Airport?

Melbourne Airport is reached mainly by road. The SkyBus express coach links the terminals with central Melbourne, and several public bus routes connect with suburban rail and tram networks. Taxis and ride-hailing services use designated pick-up areas, while rental cars and hotel shuttles are available in the airport precinct. Driving is common, with short-stay, long-stay and premium parking options signposted around the terminals.

How do the terminals work at Melbourne International Airport?

The airport has four terminals in one main precinct, so walking between them is usually possible without a shuttle. Terminal 2 handles international flights, while Terminals 1, 3 and 4 are used for domestic services by different airlines. Check-in areas, bag drop and security are terminal-specific, so confirm your airline and terminal before arrival, especially if connecting between domestic and international flights.

Tips for flying from Melbourne International Airport

Allow extra time at peak business, holiday and early-morning periods, as roads, check-in, security and immigration can all be busy. International passengers should be ready for passport control and Australia’s strict biosecurity checks, including food and plant declarations. For domestic flights, check baggage rules and terminal details carefully, as low-cost and full-service airlines may use different facilities within the same airport precinct.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Melbourne International Airport is MEL.

MEL Airport
Melbourne International Airport
Melbourne, Australia · GMT+10

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