Charter Melbourne to Flinders Island privately from US$8,000, about 1h 09m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Melbourne (MEL) to Flinders Island (FLS), and from Flinders Island (FLS) back to Melbourne (MEL).
Melbourne and Flinders Island lie approximately 383 km apart (238 mi / 207 nm) on a direct routing.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Melbourne–Flinders Island spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| 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 |
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.
What determines the price between Melbourne and Flinders Island? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Flinders Island, Australia: Flinders Island Airport.
| Melbourne Airport | Flinders Island Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMML / MEL | YFLI / FLS |
| Longest hard runway | 11,998 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | X |
| Field elevation | 434 ft | 10 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 10,498 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,321 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 9,998 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,221 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,798 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,701 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 9,098 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,931 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 8,998 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,421 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 10,498 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,501 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 10,798 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,001 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,498 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,221 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,720 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,171 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,798 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,421 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,422 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,121 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 7,068 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,447 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 7,098 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,921 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,306 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,741 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,558 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,921 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,698 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,321 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,208 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,921 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,998 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,781 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,198 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,633 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,998 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,481 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,198 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,466 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: 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) · Lady Barron Aerodrome · Killiecrankie Airfield · Cape Barren Island Airport · Clarke Island Airport
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — Melbourne–Flinders Island runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Those 1h 09m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
The Melbourne to Flinders Island route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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 1h 09m gate to gate across the 383 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Melbourne–Flinders Island departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Flinders Island to Melbourne runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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