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Nearest Airport to Phillip Island: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Phillip Island is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), about 57 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), 83 km away.

Closest airport MBW Melbourne Moorabbin Airport 57 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 01 min by car
Closest international AVV Melbourne Avalon International Airport 83 km · 52 mi · ~1 h 29 min by car

Airports near Phillip Island

  1. 1
    Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Flag of AustraliaMelbourne, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
    MBW 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  2. 2
    Melbourne Avalon International Airport Flag of AustraliaGeelong/Melbourne, Australia · International Airports in Australia
    AVV 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  3. 3
    Melbourne Essendon Airport Flag of AustraliaEssendon Fields, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
    MEB 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  4. 4
    Melbourne Airport Flag of AustraliaMelbourne, Australia · International Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    MEL 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  5. 5
    Latrobe Valley Airport Flag of AustraliaMorwell, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    TGN 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
  6. 6
    West Sale Airport Flag of AustraliaSale, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    SXE 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  7. 7
    RAAF Base East Sale Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    — 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
  8. 8
    King Island Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Regional Airports in Australia
    KNS 194 km121 mi · ~3 h 28 min
  9. 9
    Bendigo Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Airfield Airports in Australia
    BXG 210 km130 mi · ~3 h 45 min
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    Bairnsdale Airport Flag of AustraliaBairnsdale, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    BSJ 215 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Phillip Island?

The nearest airport to Phillip Island is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), about 57 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), 83 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Phillip Island?

Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) is 83 km from Phillip Island in a straight line — roughly 1 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Phillip Island?

Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) — 83 km, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) — 89 km and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — 97 km.

How long does it take to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?

About 1 h 01 min by car for the 57 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.