Melbourne to Hamilton Island (MEL–HTI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEL Airport Page →
1,221 mi airlines 5/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 38m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✓
→
AI7179
AI Air India
73H
7:25 AM
AEDT T3
9:30 AM
AEST
3h 5m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AI7180
AI Air India
73H
10:10 AM
AEST
2:15 PM
AEDT
3h 5m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
Melbourne to Hamilton Island
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,221 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

MEL–HTI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 1,221 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MEL Routes HTI Routes MEL Live Flights HTI Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–HTI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 5 73H 3h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AI
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to HTI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to HTI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
SYD ~19h 35m BNE ~20h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
90
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
-1h
Hamilton Island is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEDT · HTI: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 5:00 PM in Hamilton Island.
Distance & Flight Time
1,221 mi / 1,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m.
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–HTI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Hamilton Island route.
Route details
Distance1,221 mi / 1,966 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: HTI
Full nameHamilton Island Airport
IATA / ICAOHTI / YBHM
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to HTI flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island Airport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,221 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air India.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from MEL to HTI. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hamilton Island is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from HTI to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to HTI

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) are connected by nonstop service from Air India. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to HTI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to HTI ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,221 miles (1,966 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.