Charter Albury to Melbourne privately from US$8,000, about 55 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL), and from Melbourne (MEL) back to Albury (ABX).
As the crow flies, Albury to Melbourne is roughly 260 kilometres — 161 miles, or 140 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Albury–Melbourne spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 55 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 53 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Albury–Melbourne, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Albury, Australia: Albury Airport and Corowa Airport.
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Albury: East Albury (ABX); Melbourne: Essendon Fields (MEB), Melbourne (MBW).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury → Melbourne | 53 | 41 min | 32 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (21), Beech Super King Air (21), Pilatus PC-12 (7), Cessna Citation M2 (2) |
| Melbourne → Albury | 27 | 39 min | — | Beech Super King Air (9), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (9), Pilatus PC-12 (3), Cessna Citation M2 (2) |
80 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Albury Airport | Melbourne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMAY / ABX | YMML / MEL |
| Longest hard runway | 6,234 ft | 11,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 539 ft | 434 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Albury to Melbourne can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Albury Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,234 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 234 ft to spare. The leg is 260 km.
Alternates within range: Corowa Airport (5,994 ft, 55 km) · Holbrook Airport · Mitta Mitta Airport · Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport · Melbourne Essendon Airport (6,302 ft, 9 km) · Melbourne Avalon International Airport (10,000 ft, 52 km) · RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base (4,508 ft, 30 km) · Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (4,380 ft, 41 km)
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Albury–Melbourne sector leaves when you do.
Demand on Albury–Melbourne comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 55 min gate to gate across the 260 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Albury–Melbourne charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
