Melbourne to East Albury (MEL–ABX) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 3h 30m 6EACAI → EKMUQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to East Albury flights
BNE Brisbane 5h 40m 6EACAI → QF Brisbane (BNE) to East Albury flights
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Melbourne to East Albury
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 161 mi 0h 55m nonstop

MEL–ABX had nonstop service from Qantas, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 161 miles in 0h 55m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MEL–ABX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 0 – – – Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to ABX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
SYD ~3h 30m BNE ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
100
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
East Albury is 0 hours the same as Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · ABX: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in East Albury.
Distance & Flight Time
161 mi / 260 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m gate to gate.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Facts

MEL–ABX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to East Albury route.
Route details
Distance161 mi / 260 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: ABX
Full nameAlbury Airport
IATA / ICAOABX / YMAY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation539 ft / 164 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to ABX flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Albury Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 161 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MEL to ABX: Qantas. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith and Brisbane.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to ABX

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Albury Airport (ABX) had nonstop service from Qantas, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MEL to ABX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to ABX is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 161 miles (260 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.