from Melbourne by airplane to :
| Perth | Cairns | Sydney | Canberra | Brisbane |
| Singapore | Bangkok | Hong Kong | Auckland |
| Dubai |
Kuala Lumpur |
Shanghai |
Tokyo in 10 h 30 min |
Los Angeles |
Airport website: melbourne-airport.com.au - melair.com.au
Airlines: Qantas, Virgin Blue
Located roughly 24 Kilometers North North West of the city of Melbourne.
In 2005 Melbourne Airport (MEL) passenger numbers have hit a record high, with the airport recording more than 20 milllion passengers in a single financial year for the first time ever. In 1998 14 397 698 passengers used MEL.
In 1997 the airport was privatised and leased for 50 years.
Aviation enthousiasts website (2007): rwy34.com
In 1998 only 527 330 passengers used this airport