Fly private between Burnie and Melbourne from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL) and Melbourne to Burnie — timed and priced alike.
Burnie and Melbourne lie approximately 378 km apart (235 mi / 204 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Burnie–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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 09m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 06m | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 56 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 54 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 53 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Burnie–Melbourne quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Burnie, Australia: Wynyard Airport, Smithton Airport and Devonport Airport.
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Burnie: Burnie (BWT), Devonport (DPO); Melbourne: Essendon Fields (MEB), Geelong/Melbourne (AVV), Melbourne (MBW).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnie → Melbourne | 31 | 40 min | 33 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (20), Beech Super King Air (3), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2), Pilatus PC-12 (2) |
| Melbourne → Burnie | 32 | 38 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (24), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2) |
63 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Wynyard Airport | Melbourne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YWYY / BWT | YMML / MEL |
| Longest hard runway | 5,413 ft | 11,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 62 ft | 434 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,913 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,327 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,413 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,227 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,213 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,707 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,513 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,937 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,413 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,427 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,913 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,507 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,213 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,007 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,913 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,227 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,135 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,177 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,213 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,427 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 163 ft short |
4,600 km 4,127 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 483 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,453 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 513 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,927 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 721 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,747 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 27 ft short |
7,400 km 6,927 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 113 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,327 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 623 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,927 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 587 ft short |
14,260 km 13,787 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 387 ft short |
11,112 km 10,639 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 587 ft short |
12,960 km 12,487 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 613 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,472 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Smithton Airport (5,246 ft, 57 km) · Devonport Airport (6,030 ft, 62 km) · The Vale Airport · Waratah 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)
Pets are welcome on every Burnie–Melbourne charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
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 Burnie–Melbourne sector leaves when you do.
The Burnie to Melbourne route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 09m gate to gate across the 378 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Burnie–Melbourne departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Burnie–Melbourne charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Melbourne to Burnie runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
