Private charter between Melbourne and Mount Gambier starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Melbourne (MEL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) and Mount Gambier to Melbourne — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Mount Gambier is about 357 km (222 miles), or 193 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Melbourne–Mount Gambier 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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. | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 07m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 04m | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 54 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 53 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 52 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.
Jet charter costs between Melbourne and Mount Gambier are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Mount Gambier, Australia: Mount Gambier Airport.
| Melbourne Airport | Mount Gambier Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMML / MEL | YMTG / MGB |
| Longest hard runway | 11,998 ft | 5,394 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 434 ft | — |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,894 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,353 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,394 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,253 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,194 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,733 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,494 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,963 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,394 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,453 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,894 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,533 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,194 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,033 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,894 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,253 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,116 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,203 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,194 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,453 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 182 ft short |
4,600 km 4,153 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 464 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,479 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 494 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,953 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 702 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,773 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 46 ft short |
7,400 km 6,953 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 94 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,353 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 604 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,953 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 606 ft short |
14,260 km 13,813 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 406 ft short |
11,112 km 10,665 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 606 ft short |
12,960 km 12,513 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 594 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,498 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) · Millicent Airport (3,937 ft, 41 km) · Casterton Airport · Coonawarra Airport · Callendale Airport
Those 1h 07m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Melbourne and Mount Gambier.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Demand on Melbourne–Mount Gambier comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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.
About 1h 07m gate to gate over 357 km (222 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Melbourne–Mount Gambier charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Melbourne–Mount Gambier charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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