Devonport to Melbourne (DPO–MEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DPO–MEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Regional Express lead the route. The flight covers 256 miles in approximately 1h 10m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: EK, LA, MU, NZ | 23 | DH4 | 1h10 | – | Oneworld | EK, LA, MU, NZ |
| ZL Regional Express | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Other ways to reach Melbourne from Devonport
| Metric | DPO→MEL | BWT→MEL | LST→MEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DPO | – | 39 mi | 48 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 27 | 163 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 10m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
DPO: AEST · MEL: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Devonport, it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne.
SkyBus runs to Southern Cross Station in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24), operating 24/7. Tickets can be bought on the bus, app, or counter in arrivals. Suburban stops are available on selected services.Taxis from the rank cost AUD $55–75 to the CBD (30–40 min, more in traffic). Uber: AUD $35–55. Rental car desks are in the terminal; the off-airport option (cheaper) requires a shuttle. No suburban train exists yet; the airport is not on Melbourne's rail network. Myki transit cards do not cover MEL.
Melbourne's weather is famously variable. "Four seasons in one day" is a local cliché with real operational meaning. The city sits on Port Phillip Bay in a temperate zone. Summer (December–February) averages 25–30°C but can spike above 40°C during northerly heat events. These extreme heat days occasionally cause ground crew restrictions.
Winter (June–August) is cool at 7–14°C with rain and low cloud. Fog-related delays are occasional but not severe. Thunderstorms are most common October through March. Pack layers year-round. The weather changes rapidly. Disruption risk is low by global standards.
DPO–MEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DPO to MEL
Devonport Airport (DPO) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Regional Express. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DPO to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DPO to MEL is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 256 miles (412 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Burnie (BWT), Launceston (Western Junction) (LST) and Hobart (Cambridge) (HBA).