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Melbourne to Sydney flight information
Want to shake free of Melbourne for a few days and head to the sparkling harbour and the breezy good times of Sydney? It’s easier than you think, with Jetstar operating up to 20 Melbourne to Sydney flights every day, leaving from either Melbourne Tullamarine or Avalon Airport.
Quick flight facts
| Origin | Melbourne - Tullamarine (MEL), or Melbourne - Avalon (AVV) |
| Destination | Sydney (SYD) |
| Flight time | 1 hour 35 mins |
| Distance | 708km (MEL)
758km (AVV) |
What makes Sydney such a great destination?
In just over an hour and a half, the chill of Melbourne will be a distant memory as you go walking the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk, clink champagne glasses at the Opera Bar or get the wind in your hair on a ferry.
Sydney is equally rich in history and contemporary fun, making it an ideal destination for families who will love the exploring The Rocks as well as the magical Taronga Zoo. There are glossy malls galore in the city centre, with more boutique shopping and dining options found in the inner city areas of Glebe, Surry Hills and Newtown.
Airport information for Melbourne to Sydney flights
Departing from Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Airport is located 23kms from the CBD and you can get there by road in around half an hour, depending on traffic. (The freeway to the airport can get congested at peak hour so allow extra time if you can.) You can get there by taxi, ride share, some public buses and the express SkyBus, which runs every 10 minutes from Southern Cross Station in the city. Parking is plentiful and there are shuttle buses to get you from the long-term car park to your terminal if you choose to drive.
Most Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Sydney depart from Terminal 4. Don’t forget to bring ID and once you check in, make sure you allow enough time to walk to your departure gate (5-10 mins).
Departing from Avalon Airport (AVV)
Some flights from Melbourne to Sydney depart from the much smaller Avalon Airport, which is 56kms from the Melbourne CBD and 21kms from Geelong. Access is via road – car, taxi, ride share, some public buses and the SkyBus which runs between Avalon and Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, as well as Geelong and other tourist destinations.
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
Sydney Airport is pretty central - just 8km from the Sydney CBD and about a 25 minute drive in light traffic. Most Jetstar flights from Melbourne will land at Terminal 2. When you arrive, you can get to central Sydney by taxi, rideshare, airport transfer, car hire, public bus or train.The train (Airport Link) runs every 10 minutes and takes just 13 minutes to reach the CBD. You need an Opal card to use the Airport Link.
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What's the weather like in Sydney compared to Melbourne?
The weather in Sydney is pretty bright and sunny most of the year round, with relatively mild winters and warm, humid summers – in a nutshell, everything is a little warmer up north compared to Melbourne’s southern temperatures. Summers aren’t as harsh and dry as Melbourne’s, and the winters aren’t as chilly.
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