Melbourne to Merimbula (MEL–MIM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ZL3468
ZL Regional Express
SF3
10:50 AM
AEST T4
12:10 PM
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1h 20m
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ZL3472
ZL Regional Express
SF3
11:25 AM
AEST T4
12:45 PM
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1h 20m
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ZL3469
ZL Regional Express
SF3
12:30 PM
AEST
1:55 PM
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1h 25m
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ZL3473
ZL Regional Express
SF3
1:05 PM
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2:20 PM
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Melbourne to Merimbula
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 283 mi 1h 20m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MEL–MIM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Regional Express leads the route. The flight covers 283 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–MIM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZL Regional Express 7 SF3 1h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – ZL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZL (7 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 MIM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to MIM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
59
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
Merimbula is 0 hours the same as Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · MIM: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Merimbula.
Distance & Flight Time
283 mi / 456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
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–MIM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Merimbula route.
Route details
Distance283 mi / 456 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: MIM
Full nameMerimbula Airport
IATA / ICAOMIM / YMER
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation7 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to MIM flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Merimbula Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 283 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Regional Express.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MEL to MIM. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MIM 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 MIM

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Merimbula Airport (MIM) are connected by nonstop service from Regional Express. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to MIM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to MIM ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 283 miles (456 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.