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+10).

How many flights depart from Melbourne International Airport?

About 843 scheduled departures were counted at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) when flight schedules were last measured on September 4, 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 Emirates.

Where can you fly nonstop from Melbourne International Airport?

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

How can I see live flights at Melbourne International Airport?

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 Melbourne International Airport

Local time

Updated 18 min ago · 178 departures on the board

18:20
VA1330
Hobart(HBA)
Gate 1
Boarding
18:25
VA343
Brisbane(BNE)
Gate 10
Boarding
18:25
JQ568
Brisbane(BNE)
Gate 45
Boarding
18:25
SQ208
Singapore(SIN)
Gate 20
Boarding
18:30
VA879
Sydney(SYD)
Gate 9
Boarding
18:30
QF157
Auckland(AKL)
Gate 4
Boarding
18:30
QF480
Sydney(SYD)
Gate 21
Boarding
18:36
18:35
QF1247
Perth(PER)
Gate 10
On time
18:40
18:30
NZ216
Christchurch(CHC)
Gate 16A
On time
18:40
VA347
Brisbane(BNE)
Gate 5
On time
18:40
QF169
Christchurch(CHC)
Gate 5
On time
18:42
17:00
VA867
Sydney(SYD)
Gate 11
Delayed by 1 h 42 m
18:45
2076
Mildura(MQL)
Gate 25
On time
18:45
VA755
Coolangatta(OOL)
Gate 3
On time
18:45
NZ7629
Mildura(MQL)
Gate 25
On time
18:45
QF2076
Mildura(MQL)
Gate 25
On time
18:50
NZ7630
Brisbane(BNE)
Gate 3
On time
18:50
QF484
Sydney(SYD)
Gate 4
On time
18:50
6E4750
Brisbane(BNE)
Gate 3
On time
18:50
LA5910
Brisbane(BNE)
Gate 3
On time
18:50
1256
Brisbane(BNE)
Gate 3
On time
18:50
QF1256
Brisbane(BNE)
Gate 3
On time
18:50
EK5350
Brisbane(BNE)
Gate 3
On time
18:55
NZ126
Auckland(AKL)
Gate 16B
On time
18:55
JQ946
Cairns(CNS)
Gate 47
On time
18:55
18:50
JQ522
Sydney(SYD)
Gate 43
On time
18:59
18:45
VA699
Perth(PER)
Gate 8
On time
19:00
VA883
Sydney(SYD)
Gate 2
On time
19:00
ZL3783
Mount Gambier(MGB)
Gate 31
On time
19:01
19:00
QF773
Perth(PER)
Gate 8
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.

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.