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MEL Melbourne International Airport

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

· 80 departures on the board
  • 09:00
    JQ440
    Coolangatta(OOL)
    Gate 46
    On time
  • 09:00
    QF426
    Sydney(SYD)
    Gate 5
    On time
  • 09:00
    VA827
    Sydney(SYD)
    Gate 9
    On time
  • 08:50
    JQ664
    Uluru(AYQ)
    Gate 52
    On time
  • 08:50
    JQ558
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate 45
    On time
  • 08:50
    QF918
    Maroochydore(MCY)
    Gate 25
    On time
  • 08:45
    VA259
    Canberra(CBR)
    Gate 3
    On time
  • 08:40
    QF834
    Darwin(DRW)
    Gate 3
    On time
  • 08:35
    QF675
    Adelaide(ADL)
    Gate 24
    On time
  • 08:35
    NZ120
    Auckland(AKL)
    Gate 15B
    On time
  • 08:30
    2078
    Mildura(MQL)
    Gate 22
    On time
  • 08:30
    NZ7050
    Mildura(MQL)
    Gate 22
    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 +2
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.

The ICAO code for Melbourne International Airport is YMML.

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

The local time zone at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is Australia/Hobart (GMT+10).

About 916 scheduled departures were counted at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

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

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

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Melbourne International Airport serve 40 destinations. Another 15 are available only on selected days — for example Alice Springs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Abu Dhabi on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and Broome on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Melbourne International Airport (MEL). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

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

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