Charter Melbourne to Merimbula privately from US$8,000, about 1h 02m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Melbourne (MEL) to Merimbula (MIM), and from Merimbula (MIM) back to Melbourne (MEL).
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Merimbula is about 456 km (283 miles), or 246 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Melbourne and Merimbula, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | A$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 02m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 00m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 59 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 59 min | A$17,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 58 min | A$18,000 – A$26,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 56 min | A$20,000 – A$28,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
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.
Merimbula, Australia: Merimbula Airport.
| Melbourne Airport | Merimbula Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMML / MEL | YMER / MIM |
| Longest hard runway | 11,998 ft | 5,256 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 434 ft | 7 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,756 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,230 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,256 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,130 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,056 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,610 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,356 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,840 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,256 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,330 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,756 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,410 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,056 ft spare |
1,480 km 910 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,756 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,130 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,978 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,080 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,056 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,330 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 320 ft short |
4,600 km 4,030 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 326 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 356 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 564 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 184 ft short |
7,400 km 6,830 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 44 ft short |
7,800 km 7,230 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 466 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 744 ft short |
14,260 km 13,690 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 544 ft short |
11,112 km 10,542 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 744 ft short |
12,960 km 12,390 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 456 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,375 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · Bombala Airport · Eden Sports Ground HLS · Bermagui - Dickinson Oval HLS
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Melbourne–Merimbula when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 02m to your destination. That's the full journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
The Melbourne to Merimbula 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 very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 02m gate to gate across the 456 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Melbourne–Merimbula departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Melbourne–Merimbula charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Merimbula to Melbourne runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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