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Airport guide

Flying into Melbourne (MEL)

Every venue below has MEL as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a large airport 6.8 miles from central Melbourne in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 11 venues with 156 upcoming events (as of Oct 10, 2026); the closest is Melbourne Cricket Ground at 7.1 miles.

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Venues nearest MEL

VenueCityFrom MELUpcoming eventsAlso nearMore
Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne 7.1 mi (11.4 km) 5 AVV, 26 mi Hotels
Melbourne Park National Tennis Centre Melbourne 9.6 mi (15.4 km) 21 AVV, 35 mi Hotels
Northcote Theatre Northcote 11 mi (17.6 km) 1 AVV, 34 mi Hotels
Marvel Stadium Melbourne 11 mi (18.4 km) 22 AVV, 30 mi Hotels
170 Russell Melbourne 12 mi (18.9 km) 3 AVV, 31 mi Hotels
Rod Laver Arena Melbourne 12 mi (19.8 km) 41 AVV, 32 mi Hotels
Hamer Hall at The Arts Centre Melbourne 12 mi (19.8 km) 7 AVV, 31 mi Hotels
Margaret Court Arena Melbourne 13 mi (20.4 km) 16 AVV, 32 mi Hotels
John Cain Arena Melbourne 13 mi (20.4 km) 16 AVV, 31 mi Hotels
AAMI Park Melbourne 13 mi (21.1 km) 1 AVV, 32 mi Hotels
Palais Theatre St. Kilda 15 mi (24.5 km) 23 AVV, 30 mi Hotels

Event weekends near MEL

Friday to Sunday, the events at venues MEL is the first airport for, counted Oct 10, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.

WeekendEventsBusiest venueFlights
Oct 16–18 6 Palais Theatre Search this weekend
Oct 23–25 1 Palais Theatre Search this weekend
Oct 30–Nov 1 1 Palais Theatre Search this weekend
Nov 6–8 1 Palais Theatre Search this weekend
Nov 13–15 1 AAMI Park Search this weekend
Nov 20–22 1 Palais Theatre Search this weekend
Nov 27–29 1 Palais Theatre Search this weekend
Dec 4–6 3 Palais Theatre Search this weekend
Dec 11–13 1 Marvel Stadium Search this weekend

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When events near MEL happen

  • 49% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
  • The day with the most events is Friday.
  • 26 of 37 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.

Cities MEL serves

CityEventsFrom MELPlan
Melbourne 132 6.8 mi Flights · Hotels · Hostels

Other airports near MEL

AirportTypeFrom MEL
AVV Melbourne Avalon International Airport Large airport 33 mi

AVV is the second option for 11 of these venues.

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Frequently asked questions

Which venues are closest to MEL?

Of the venues MEL is the first airport we list for, the closest are Melbourne Cricket Ground (7.1 miles), Melbourne Park National Tennis Centre (9.6 miles) and Northcote Theatre (11 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.

Does this page show fares?

No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.

How far is MEL from downtown Melbourne?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 6.8 miles (11.0 km) from downtown Melbourne in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.

How many events are near MEL in the next 12 weeks?

We list 16 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues MEL is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 16, with 6. Counted as of Oct 10, 2026.

Which other airports are near MEL?

Within 50 miles of MEL we also list Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), 33 miles away.

How far is MEL from Rod Laver Arena?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 12 miles from Rod Laver Arena in a straight line.