Melbourne International Airport (MEL)
Melbourne International Airport (MEL) currently has nonstop service to 69 destinations on 48 airlines in our latest departure data. The busiest route is to Brisbane (BNE), served by 6 carriers, and the largest operator here is Qantas with nonstops to 32 destinations. 38 of its routes are international.
Route data as of June 15, 2026, based on a 7-day departures sample.
How MEL is connected
38 international routes in this schedule set
Australia 31 · China 9 · New Zealand 4
31-32/day on 6 airlines
Airbus A320 family · Boeing 737 · Airbus A220
MEL route guides with flight times
These routes have enough tracked flights or schedule depth for a full guide with duration, distance, airlines, aircraft, and frequency.
48 airlines fly direct from MEL
Ranked by destinations served, then daily frequency.
Direct flights to 69 cities
Ranked by airlines operating the route. Routes with enough tracked data or schedule depth link to full route guides.
BNE · Brisbane6 airlines · 31-32/day · Boeing 737, Airbus A220
View MEL–BNE route guide →- Qantas · Boeing 73714/day
- Virgin Australia · Boeing 73712/day
- Jetstar · Airbus A320 family4-5/day
Route guides from MEL
3Quick answers
Where is Melbourne International Airport?
Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) is located in Melbourne, Australia.
What is the IATA code for Melbourne International Airport?
The IATA code is MEL. The ICAO code is YMML.
What is the busiest route from MEL?
The busiest scheduled route from MEL in our current departure data is MEL to BNE (Brisbane), with 31-32/day across 6 airlines.
Who is the largest operator at MEL?
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