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Airports near Melbourne (MEL)
10 airports within driving distance of Melbourne International Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
MEB — Melbourne Essendon Airport Melbourne, Australia | 5 mi (8 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
MBW — Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Melbourne, Australia | 25 mi (41 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
AVV — Avalon Airport Avalon, Australia | 32 mi (52 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
GEX — Geelong Airport Geelong, Australia | 47 mi (76 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
BXG — Bendigo Airport Bendigo, Australia | 70 mi (113 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SHT — Shepparton Airport Shepparton, Australia | 91 mi (147 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
TGN — Latrobe Valley Airport Morwell, Australia | 96 mi (155 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
BLN — Benalla Airport , Australia | 101 mi (162 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
ARY — Ararat Airport , Australia | 105 mi (169 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
ECH — Echuca Airport , Australia | 105 mi (169 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Melbourne?
Besides Melbourne International Airport (MEL), travelers can use Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 5 mi), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 25 mi), Avalon Airport (AVV, 32 mi), Geelong Airport (GEX, 47 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Melbourne at once?
Call CheapoTrav — an agent compares every departure airport near Melbourne plus unpublished phone-only fares in one call, free, with no booking fees.