Albion Park Rail to Melbourne (WOL–MEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

WOL Airport Page →
395 mi airlines 4/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 3h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FC252
FC Link
SF3
1:25 PM
AEDT
3:10 PM
AEDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FC253
FC Link
SF3
3:55 PM
AEDT T4
5:30 PM
AEDT
1h 35m
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...
Albion Park Rail to Melbourne
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 395 mi 1h 45m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

WOL–MEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Link Airways leads the route. The flight covers 395 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WOL–MEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FC Link Airways 4 SF3 1h45
Aircraft on this route
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – FC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FC (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, WOL to MEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WOL to MEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
37
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.

Other ways to reach Melbourne from Albion Park Rail

Nearby airports with service to Melbourne Airport.
Metric WOL→MEL SYD→MEL CBR→MEL
Distance from WOL 48 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 12 7
Weekly flights 4 918 108
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 6m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of WOL with service to Melbourne Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Melbourne is 0 hours the same as Albion Park Rail.
WOL: AEDT · MEL: AEDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albion Park Rail, it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne.
Distance & Flight Time
395 mi / 636 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Getting from MEL

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 Climate

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.

WOL–MEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albion Park Rail to Melbourne route.
Route details
Distance395 mi / 636 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: WOL
IATA / ICAOWOL / YSHL
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: MEL
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WOL to MEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shellharbour Airport to Melbourne Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 395 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Link Airways.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from WOL to MEL. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MEL to WOL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SYD, CBR and NTL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 WOL to MEL

Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are connected by nonstop service from Link Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

WOL to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WOL to MEL ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 395 miles (636 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via BNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sydney (Mascot) (SYD), Canberra (CBR) and Williamtown (NTL).