| Distance | about 1,380 km |
|---|---|
| Flying time | Light jet about 2 h 20 min · midsize jet about 2 h 10 min · heavy jet about 2 h |
| Aircraft that fly it non-stop | Light jets and larger |
| Airports at Melbourne | Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL / YMML), Essendon Fields (MEB / YMEN) and Avalon Airport (AVV / YMAV) |
| Airports at Brisbane | Brisbane Airport (BNE / YBBN) and Archerfield Airport (ACF / YBAF) |
Distances are great-circle between the main airports; flying times are indicative.
Why fly Melbourne to Brisbane privately
Melbourne to Brisbane is a trunk route for business, events and family travel. A private jet takes out the wait at both ends and lets a group travel together on its own timetable, which matters when there are several people with luggage.
It also opens up the airports around Brisbane. If your real destination is the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast, we can fly there directly instead of landing in Brisbane and driving.
Who flies this route
- Corporate travel and site visits
- Sport, concerts and major events
- Family and group travel
- Onward travel to the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast
Choosing the aircraft
A light jet is the economical choice for a small group; a midsize jet adds cabin space and luggage room if you are a larger party. See the aircraft guide for what each class carries, or what drives the price.
Airports and planning
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Essendon Fields, Avalon Airport. Brisbane: Brisbane Airport, Archerfield Airport.
Ask us about landing at Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast instead of Brisbane if that is where you are headed. Private jet hire Melbourne and private jet hire Brisbane have more on the airports at each end.
Flying from Melbourne? Read our guide to Melbourne private jet airports.
Melbourne to Brisbane: frequently asked questions
How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane by private jet?
About 2 h 10 min by midsize jet over roughly 1,380 km. A light jet takes about 2 h 20 min and a turboprop about 3 h 10 min. Times are indicative and depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How much does a private jet from Melbourne to Brisbane cost?
The price depends on the aircraft, the date and whether you fly one way or return, so there is no single figure. Send us the date and the number of passengers for a fixed quote, or read what drives the cost of a private jet charter.
Which aircraft can fly Melbourne to Brisbane?
Light jets and larger can fly it non-stop. A light jet is the economical choice for a small group; a midsize jet adds cabin space and luggage room if you are a larger party.
Which airports do you use for Melbourne and Brisbane?
At Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Essendon Fields and Avalon Airport. At Brisbane: Brisbane Airport and Archerfield Airport. We choose the best pairing for your aircraft, timing and destination.
What happens if the flight is cancelled because of the weather?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
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