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Nearest Airport to Essendon: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Essendon is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 2.5 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 11 km away.

Closest airport MEB Melbourne Essendon Airport 2.5 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car

Closest international MEL Melbourne Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Airports near Essendon

1
Melbourne Essendon Airport Essendon Fields, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
MEB 2.5 km2 mi · ~5 min
2
Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia · International Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
MEL 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
3
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Melbourne, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
MBW 30 km19 mi · ~32 min
4
Melbourne Avalon International Airport Geelong/Melbourne, Australia · International Airports in Australia
AVV 51 km31 mi · ~54 min
5
Bendigo Airport Australia · Airfield Airports in Australia
BXG 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
6
Latrobe Valley Airport Morwell, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
TGN 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
7
Shepparton Airport Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
SHT 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
8
Benalla Airport Benalla, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
BLN 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 57 min
9
Ararat Airport Ararat, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
ARY 176 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
10
Echuca Airport Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
ECH 178 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min

Small airfields nearby

RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base25 km
Sunbury East Airport28 km
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield32 km
Emu Creek Airfield33 km
Marshall Airfield34 km
Melton Airport34 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Essendon; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Essendon?

The nearest airport to Essendon is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 2.5 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 11 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Essendon?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 11 km from Essendon in a straight line — roughly 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Essendon?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) — 11 km, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) — 30 km and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) — 51 km.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Melbourne Essendon Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 2.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.