| Distance | about 470 km |
|---|---|
| Flying time | Turboprop about 1 h 20 min · light jet about 1 h 05 min · midsize jet about 1 h · heavy jet about 55 min |
| Aircraft that fly it non-stop | Any class of aircraft, from a turboprop to a heavy jet |
| Airports at Melbourne | Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL / YMML), Essendon Fields (MEB / YMEN) and Avalon Airport (AVV / YMAV) |
| Airports at Canberra | Canberra Airport (CBR / YSCB) |
Distances are great-circle between the main airports; flying times are indicative.
Why fly Melbourne to Canberra privately
Canberra is a short hop for a jet and an awkward trip by road, which makes it a natural air charter route. Most flights are business and government: a morning of meetings in Canberra and back to Melbourne in the afternoon.
On a sector this short, a light jet or turboprop is usually all you need, which keeps the price in proportion. Heavier aircraft are rarely worth the premium.
Who flies this route
- Government, defence and industry delegations
- Same-day returns for meetings
- Conferences and parliamentary visits
- Embassy and diplomatic travel
Choosing the aircraft
This is a short sector, so a turboprop or a light jet is usually all you need, which keeps the cost in proportion. 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. Canberra: Canberra Airport.
A turboprop or light jet will usually do this sector. Private jet hire Melbourne and private jet hire Canberra have more on the airports at each end.
Flying from Melbourne? Read our guide to Melbourne private jet airports.
Melbourne to Canberra: frequently asked questions
How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Canberra by private jet?
About 1 h by midsize jet over roughly 470 km. A light jet takes about 1 h 05 min and a turboprop about 1 h 20 min. Times are indicative and depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How much does a private jet from Melbourne to Canberra 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 Canberra?
Any class of aircraft, from a turboprop to a heavy jet can fly it non-stop. This is a short sector, so a turboprop or a light jet is usually all you need, which keeps the cost in proportion.
Which airports do you use for Melbourne and Canberra?
At Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Essendon Fields and Avalon Airport. At Canberra: Canberra 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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