Melbourne International Airport
Melbourne Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the primary airport for Melbourne and the second-busiest in Australia. MEL handles around 37 million passengers per year and sits about 14 miles northwest of central Melbourne. The airport is a major hub for Qantas and Virgin Australia, plus a base for Jetstar. Melbourne's international network includes direct flights to major Asian and Middle Eastern hubs, the Americas via several connecting routes, and Europe. The airport has four terminals (T1 for Qantas domestic, T2 for international, T3 for Virgin Australia, and T4 for low-cost carriers). MEL is notable for being one of the few major airports in a large metropolitan area without a rail connection, though plans for an airport rail link have been under development for years. The airport is connected to central Melbourne primarily by the SkyBus coach service and major highways. Melbourne is also a significant cargo hub for Australia, handling substantial air freight operations.
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Airlines operating at MEL
35 airlines with direct flights from MEL. Flight counts reflect a 24-hour sample.
- Air China0 flights · 1 destination
- Air India0 flights · 1 destination
- Air New Zealand0 flights · 3 destinations
- AirAsia X0 flights · 1 destination
- Asiana Airlines0 flights · 1 destination
- Batik Air Malaysia0 flights · 1 destination
- British Airways0 flights · 2 destinations
- Cathay Pacific0 flights · 1 destination
- Cebu Pacific0 flights · 1 destination
- China Airlines0 flights · 1 destination
- China Eastern Airlines0 flights · 2 destinations
- China Southern Airlines0 flights · 1 destination
- Delta Air Lines0 flights · 1 destination
- Emirates0 flights · 1 destination
Destinations from MEL
61 direct destinations served from MEL, ranked by flight frequency.
- MEL → PEK · Beijing0 flights · 1 airline
- MEL → DEL · New Delhi0 flights · 2 airlines
- MEL → AKL · Auckland0 flights · 3 airlines
- MEL → CHC · Christchurch0 flights · 3 airlines
- MEL → UEE0 flights · 3 airlines
- MEL → KUL · Kuala Lumpur0 flights · 4 airlines
- MEL → ICN · Seoul0 flights · 1 airline
- MEL → LHR · London0 flights · 2 airlines
- MEL → HKG · Hong Kong0 flights · 3 airlines
Popular routes to MEL
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Frequently asked about MEL
Where is Melbourne International Airport?
Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) is located in Melbourne, Australia.
What is the IATA code for Melbourne International Airport?
The IATA code is MEL. The ICAO code is YMML.
What airlines fly from MEL?
35 airlines operate at MEL. Top carriers include Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines.
Where can you fly from MEL?
MEL has direct flights to 61 destinations including Beijing, New Delhi, Auckland, Christchurch, UEE.
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