MEL
Melbourne International Airport
Melbourne · AustraliaICAO YMML
Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is an airport serving Melbourne, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 37° 40' 23.9" S, 144° 50' 34.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 434 feet (132 meters) above sea level. With 55 direct destinations served by 34 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Hobart (GMT+10).
Destinations
55
Airlines
34
Elevation ft
434/ 132m
Australia/Hobart
GMT+10
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MEL
ICAO Code
YMML
City
Melbourne
Country
Australia
Elevation
434 ft
Local Time
02:25 AM (GMT+10)
Coordinates
Latitude:-37.6733°
Longitude:144.8430°
Popular Routes from MEL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 1,643 mi | 3h 47m | medium-haul | 412 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 3,743 mi | 7h 55m | long-haul | 904 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 439 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 180 kg | View |
| ADL | Adelaide, Australia | 399 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 164 kg | View |
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 857 mi | 2h 7m | short-haul | 352 kg | View |
| PER | Perth, Australia | 1,681 mi | 3h 51m | medium-haul | 422 kg | View |
| WLG | Wellington, New Zealand | 1,613 mi | 3h 43m | medium-haul | 405 kg | View |
| CHC | Christchurch, New Zealand | 1,503 mi | 3h 31m | medium-haul | 377 kg | View |
| CNS | Cairns, Australia | 1,432 mi | 3h 23m | medium-haul | 360 kg | View |
| DPS | Denpasar, Indonesia | 2,719 mi | 5h 59m | long-haul | 656 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MEL
34 active airlines serving Melbourne International Airport.
Air China
CAChina
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Air Pacific
FJFiji
Air Tahiti Nui
TNFrance
AirAsia X
D7Malaysia
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Garuda Indonesia
GAIndonesia
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
Qantas
QFAustralia
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Regional Express
ZLAustralia
Royal Brunei Airlines
BIBrunei
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Tiger Airways Australia
TTAustralia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Vietnam Airlines
VNVietnam
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Melbourne International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Melbourne | Australia | 8 km |
| Avalon Airport | AVV | Avalon | Australia | 52 km |
| King Island Airport | KNS | King Island | Australia | 259 km |
| Albury Airport | ABX | Albury | Australia | 259 km |
| Portland Airport | PTJ | Portland | Australia | 305 km |
| Mount Gambier Airport | MGB | Mount Gambier | Australia | 358 km |
| Wynyard Airport | BWT | Burnie | Australia | 377 km |
| Narrandera Airport | NRA | Narrandera | Australia | 362 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Adelaide International Airport
ADLAdelaide
Albany Airport
ALHAlbany
Albury Airport
ABXAlbury
Alice Springs Airport
ASPAlice Springs
Northern Peninsula Airport
ABMAmberley
Port Augusta Airport
PUGArgyle
Armidale Airport
ARMArmidale
Aurukun Airport
AUUAurukun
Avalon Airport
AVVAvalon
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
BNKBallina Byron Bay
Barcaldine Airport
BCIBarcaldine
Bathurst Airport
BHSBathurst
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 37° 40' 23.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 144° 50' 34.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -37.673302
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 144.843002
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Hobart
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 02:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 434 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 132 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Melbourne International Airport?
The IATA code for Melbourne International Airport is MEL, and its ICAO code is YMML. The airport is located in Melbourne, Australia.
How many destinations can you fly to from MEL?
There are 55 direct destinations available from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia.
What airlines fly from MEL?
There are 34 airlines operating from MEL, including Air China, Air India Limited, Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Air Tahiti Nui, and more.
What timezone is Melbourne International Airport in?
Melbourne International Airport is in the Australia/Hobart timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Melbourne International Airport?
Melbourne International Airport sits at an elevation of 434 feet (132 meters) above sea level.
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