Flights
Flights to Melbourne, Australia
Flying to Melbourne for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Melbourne, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 131 upcoming events in and around Melbourne (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to central Melbourne is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 6.8 miles away. Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) is 30 miles away. For Rod Laver Arena, the nearest we list is MEL at 12 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Melbourne
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Melbourne, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport (MEL) 6.8 mi (11 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Rod Laver Arena, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Park National Tennis Centre, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Hamer Hall at The Arts Centre and AAMI Park. |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) 30 mi (48 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Melbourne venue
The busiest venues in and around Melbourne, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver Arena Hotels near Rod Laver Arena | MEL, 12 mi | AVV, 32 mi |
| Marvel Stadium Hotels near Marvel Stadium | MEL, 11 mi | AVV, 30 mi |
| Melbourne Park National Tennis Centre Hotels near Melbourne Park National Tennis Centre | MEL, 9.6 mi | AVV, 35 mi |
| Margaret Court Arena Hotels near Margaret Court Arena | MEL, 13 mi | AVV, 32 mi |
| John Cain Arena Hotels near John Cain Arena | MEL, 13 mi | AVV, 31 mi |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground Hotels near Melbourne Cricket Ground | MEL, 7.1 mi | AVV, 26 mi |
| Hamer Hall at The Arts Centre Hotels near Hamer Hall at The Arts Centre | MEL, 12 mi | AVV, 31 mi |
| AAMI Park Hotels near AAMI Park | MEL, 13 mi | AVV, 32 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | MEL | AVV |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver Arena | 12 mi | 32 mi |
| Marvel Stadium | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Melbourne Park National Tennis Centre | 9.6 mi | 35 mi |
| Margaret Court Arena | 13 mi | 32 mi |
| John Cain Arena | 13 mi | 31 mi |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 7.1 mi | 26 mi |
| Hamer Hall at The Arts Centre | 12 mi | 31 mi |
| AAMI Park | 13 mi | 32 mi |
Flying in for a Melbourne event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 12 events in and around Melbourne; 50% on Fri–Sun; 6 of the 9 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Noah Kahan
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Victoria
Noah Kahan
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Victoria
Noah Kahan
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Victoria
August Burns Red
170 Russell, Melbourne, Victoria
From about $99.00View TicketsConan Gray
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Victoria
Post Malone
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria
Tame Impala
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Victoria
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Noah Kahan
- Sep 28: Noah Kahan
- Sep 29: Noah Kahan
- Oct 1: August Burns Red
- Oct 3: Conan Gray
- Oct 4: Monty Python's Spamalot
- Oct 9: Post Malone
- Oct 16: Tame Impala
Flying in to Melbourne: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Rod Laver Arena it is MEL, 12 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Rod Laver Arena?
The closest airport we list for Rod Laver Arena is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 12 miles away in a straight line; Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) is 32 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is MEL from central Melbourne?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 6.8 miles (11 km) from central Melbourne in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many airports serve Melbourne?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the closest airport to Melbourne?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the closest airport we list to central Melbourne, 6.8 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists AVV (30 miles). We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Marvel Stadium?
The closest airport we list for Marvel Stadium is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 11 miles away in a straight line; Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) is 30 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in Melbourne in the next 30 days?
12 in and around Melbourne in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 50% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 6 of the 9 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
