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Nearest Airport to South Melbourne: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to South Melbourne is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 21 km away.

Closest airport MEB Melbourne Essendon Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car

Closest international MEL Melbourne Airport 21 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car

Airports near South Melbourne

1
Melbourne Essendon Airport Essendon Fields, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
MEB 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
2
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Melbourne, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
MBW 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
3
Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia · International Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
MEL 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
4
Melbourne Avalon International Airport Geelong/Melbourne, Australia · International Airports in Australia
AVV 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
5
Bendigo Airport Australia · Airfield Airports in Australia
BXG 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
6
Latrobe Valley Airport Morwell, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
TGN 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
7
Shepparton Airport Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
SHT 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
8
Benalla Airport Benalla, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
BLN 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
9
West Sale Airport Sale, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
SXE 178 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
10
Ararat Airport Ararat, Australia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
ARY 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base22 km
Lilydale Airport38 km
Sunbury East Airport39 km
Coldstream Airport41 km
Melton Airport42 km
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield43 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to South Melbourne?

The nearest airport to South Melbourne is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 21 km away.

Which international airport is closest to South Melbourne?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 21 km from South Melbourne in a straight line — roughly 23 min by car.

What other airports are near South Melbourne?

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) — 20 km, Melbourne Airport (MEL) — 21 km and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) — 49 km.

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

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.