Flights to Geelong, VIC
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Geelong is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Airport (MEL, 68 km), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 67 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | 15 km (9 mi) | 10,000 ft | 35 ft |
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | 68 km (42 mi) | 11,998 ft | 434 ft |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (regional) | MBW | 67 km (42 mi) | 4,380 ft | 50 ft |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport (regional) | MEB | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,302 ft | 282 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, AVV can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 35 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Geelong
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong to Sydney | Australia | 778 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Geelong to Brisbane | Australia | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Geelong to Adelaide | Australia | 627 km (389 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Geelong to Gold Coast | Australia | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Geelong to Newcastle | Australia | 887 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Geelong to Canberra | Australia | 531 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Geelong to Central Coast | Australia | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Geelong to Logan City | Australia | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Geelong to Wollongong | Australia | 717 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Geelong to Hobart | Australia | 583 km (362 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Geelong to Toowoomba | Australia | 1,373 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Geelong to Johannesburg | South Africa | 10,263 km (6,377 mi) | about 13 h 54 min |
| Geelong to Santiago | Chile | 11,270 km (7,003 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Geelong to Cape Town | South Africa | 10,251 km (6,370 mi) | about 13 h 54 min |
| Geelong to Durban | South Africa | 9,769 km (6,070 mi) | about 13 h 16 min |
| Geelong to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 11,592 km (7,203 mi) | about 15 h 37 min |
| Geelong to Perth | Australia | 2,672 km (1,661 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
| Geelong to Pretoria | South Africa | 10,289 km (6,393 mi) | about 13 h 56 min |
| Geelong to Córdoba | Argentina | 11,734 km (7,291 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
| Geelong to Shanghai | China | 8,071 km (5,015 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Geelong to Chongqing | China | 8,491 km (5,276 mi) | about 11 h 38 min |
| Geelong to Chengdu | China | 8,719 km (5,418 mi) | about 11 h 56 min |
| Geelong to Beijing | China | 9,135 km (5,676 mi) | about 12 h 28 min |
| Geelong to Guangzhou | China | 7,547 km (4,689 mi) | about 10 h 26 min |
| Geelong to Shenzhen | China | 7,453 km (4,631 mi) | about 10 h 18 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Geelong?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, MEL, MBW, MEB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is AVV from Geelong city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Geelong on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.