MEL Melbourne International Airport

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

Local time

Board status as of 14 min ago: 13 of 99 upcoming departures delayed by 15+ minutes.

159 departures on the board

About MEL Airport

MEL airport guide

Buses to the city

SkyBus and public bus routes

SkyBus Melbourne City Express connects the airport with Southern Cross station daily from 04:00 to 01:00, with stops at Terminals 1, 3 and 4. Tickets are sold online and at machines by the stops; cash purchases are available at Prosegur and Smart Carte in Terminal 2 arrivals. PTV public buses depart from the Terminal 4 ground transport hub.

Baggage storage

Terminals 2 and 4

Self-service lockers are on the ground level of the Terminal 4 car park, beneath the escalators. Smartecarte on the ground level of Terminal 2 arrivals is open daily from 06:00 to midnight and also offers printing and faxing.

Hotels near the terminals

Walkways and transfers

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is connected to the domestic and international terminals by elevated pedestrian walkways. Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is 400 m from the terminals and provides its guests with a free bus to and from the terminal on request.

Parents’ rooms

In all terminals

Nappy-changing facilities are available in all terminals. In Terminal 2, they are on Level 1 before security near check-in areas M and F, and on Level 1 after security beyond Duty Free and opposite gates 3 and 16. The room on the ground level of Terminal 2 arrivals is opposite Smartcarte baggage storage.

Free Wi-Fi

Terminals 2, 3 and 4

The free Airport Free Wi-Fi network is available in Terminals 2, 3 and 4, including public areas and waiting lounges. This network is not available in Terminal 1, which is operated by Qantas. The free connection is not encrypted.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Melbourne International Airport?

The IATA airport code for Melbourne International Airport is MEL.

What is the ICAO code for Melbourne International Airport?

The ICAO code for Melbourne International Airport is YMML.

Where is Melbourne International Airport located?

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is located in Melbourne, Australia.

What time zone is Melbourne International Airport in?

The local time zone at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is Australia/Hobart (GMT+11). Flight times on the board are local: arrivals use the arrival airport’s time, and departures use the departure airport’s time.

How many flights depart from Melbourne International Airport?

About 680 scheduled departures were counted at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) when flight schedules were last measured on October 26, 2026.

How early should I arrive at Melbourne International Airport?

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne International Airport?

Based on the current departures board at Melbourne International Airport (MEL), scheduled flights are operated by Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, and China Eastern Airlines.

Where can you fly nonstop from Melbourne International Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) include Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Coolangatta, Adelaide, and Perth.

How can I see live flights at Melbourne International Airport?

Choose departures or arrivals on the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) board. Times are local, and the board shows how old the data is. When you open the page, the site requests an update if the data is 10 minutes old or more. If the update is delayed, the last saved snapshot remains visible — check its age.

MEL: why is my flight missing from the board?

Check the airport, the Departures or Arrivals tab and the flight’s local date. Select All in the status filter. Enter the flight number with or without spaces. Search only checks flights in the loaded board; if the flight is not found, clear the search. A missing flight does not mean it is cancelled: check how recent the data is and confirm its status with the airline. Arrivals · MEL

MEL: can I see tomorrow’s flights?

The board shows flights from the latest data snapshot, rather than a complete schedule for any date. The flight card shows the local date. If tomorrow’s flight is not listed yet, check the schedule with the airline; the board’s update time does not guarantee that all of tomorrow’s flights are included.

MEL: where can I find the terminal and gate?

Open the flight card. The terminal and gate are shown when they are included in the data received. An empty field does not mean that no terminal has been assigned. Check with the airline before travelling and with the airport’s own boards once you arrive.

  • 18:45
    QF777
    Perth
    PER · 4 hr 10 min · Qantas Airways
    Gate 12
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    2059
    Devonport
    DPO · 1 hr 10 min
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    2069
    Launceston
    LST · 1 hr 20 min
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    NZ7387
    Launceston
    LST · 1 hr 20 min · Air New Zealand
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    QF632
    Brisbane
    BNE · 2 hr 15 min · Qantas Airways
    Gate 4
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    QF169
    Christchurch
    CHC · 3 hr 20 min · Qantas Airways
    Gate 11
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    NZ7886
    Devonport
    DPO · 1 hr 10 min · Air New Zealand
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    QF2069
    Launceston
    LST · 1 hr 20 min · Qantas Airways
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    MU4100
    Devonport
    DPO · 1 hr 10 min · China Eastern Airlines
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    MU4116
    Launceston
    LST · 1 hr 20 min · China Eastern Airlines
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    18:45
    JQ476
    Newcastle
    NTL · 1 hr 35 min · Jetstar Airways
    Gate 47
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    QF2059
    Devonport
    DPO · 1 hr 10 min · Qantas Airways
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    EK5346
    Launceston
    LST · 1 hr 20 min · Emirates
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    QF484
    Sydney
    SYD · 1 hr 30 min · Qantas Airways
    Gate 11
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    VA699
    Perth
    PER · 4 hr 15 min · Virgin Australia
    Gate 12
    Boarding
  • 18:50
    EK5663
    Devonport
    DPO · 1 hr 10 min · Emirates
    Gate 26
    Boarding
  • 18:55
    NZ7054
    Mildura
    MQL · 1 hr 15 min · Air New Zealand
    Gate 25
    Boarding
  • 18:55
    EK5111
    Mildura
    MQL · 1 hr 15 min · Emirates
    Gate 25
    Boarding
  • 18:55
    MU4141
    Mildura
    MQL · 1 hr 15 min · China Eastern Airlines
    Gate 25
    Boarding
  • 18:55
    QF2084
    Mildura
    MQL · 1 hr 15 min · Qantas Airways
    Gate 25
    Boarding
  • 18:55
    2084
    Mildura
    MQL · 1 hr 15 min
    Gate 25
    Boarding
  • 18:55
    18:50
    JQ446
    Coolangatta
    OOL · 2 hr 5 min · Jetstar Airways
    Gate 48
    Boarding
  • 19:00
    ZL3783
    Mount Gambier
    MGB · 1 hr 10 min · rex. Regional Express
    Gate 31
    Boarding
  • 19:00
    VA883
    Sydney
    SYD · 1 hr 25 min · Virgin Australia
    Gate 5
    Boarding
  • 19:00
    18:25
    JQ796
    Maroochydore
    MCY · 2 hr 20 min · Jetstar Airways
    Gate 51
    Delayed by 35 min
  • 19:00
    18:55
    JQ572
    Brisbane
    BNE · 2 hr 15 min · Jetstar Airways
    Gate 49
    Boarding
  • 19:00
    18:50
    VA347
    Brisbane
    BNE · 2 hr 10 min · Virgin Australia
    Gate 3
    Boarding
  • 19:10
    ZL3684
    Mildura
    MQL · 1 hr 20 min · rex. Regional Express
    Gate 31
    On time
  • 19:10
    NZ126
    Auckland
    AKL · 3 hr 40 min · Air New Zealand
    Gate 16B
    On time
  • 19:15
    QF486
    Sydney
    SYD · 1 hr 25 min · Qantas Airways
    Gate 8
    On time
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MEL Airport
Melbourne International Airport
Melbourne, Australia · GMT+11

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