Melbourne to Burnie (MEL–BWT) — 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.
MEL–BWT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Regional Express and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 235 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZL Regional Express | 12 | SF3 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 9 | DH4 | 1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Burnie from Melbourne
| Metric | MEL→BWT | KNS→BWT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEL | – | 161 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 5 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · BWT: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Burnie.
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.
MEL–BWT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to BWT
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wynyard Airport (BWT) are connected by nonstop service from Regional Express and Qantas. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MEL to BWT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to BWT is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 235 miles (378 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Island. Nearby alternative airports include (KNS).