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Nearest Airport to Melbourne: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19 km away.

Closest airport MEB Melbourne Essendon Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Closest international MEL Melbourne Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car

Airports near Melbourne

1
Melbourne Essendon Airport Essendon Fields, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
MEB 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
2
Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia · International Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
MEL 19 km12 mi · ~21 min
3
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Melbourne, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
MBW 22 km14 mi · ~23 min
4
Melbourne Avalon International Airport Geelong/Melbourne, Australia · International Airports in Australia
AVV 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
5
Bendigo Airport Australia · Airfield Airports in Australia
BXG 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
6
Latrobe Valley Airport Morwell, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
TGN 139 km87 mi · ~2 h 29 min
7
Shepparton Airport Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
SHT 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
8
Benalla Airport Benalla, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
BLN 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
9
West Sale Airport Sale, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
SXE 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
10
Ararat Airport Ararat, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
ARY 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min

Small airfields nearby

RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base23 km
Sunbury East Airport37 km
Lilydale Airport38 km
Coldstream Airport40 km
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield41 km
Melton Airport41 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Melbourne?

The nearest airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Melbourne?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 19 km from Melbourne in a straight line — roughly 21 min by car.

What other airports are near Melbourne?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) — 19 km, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) — 22 km and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) — 50 km.

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

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.