Is a 1¼ hr layover in Melbourne long enough?
Yes, 1 hour 15 min is probably enough for a layover at MEL (Melbourne).
Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at Melbourne International (MEL)?
Comfortably covers domestic-domestic and meets the domestic-to-international MCT of about 70 minutes.
What is the minimum connection time at MEL?
Minimum connection times at Melbourne International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 35 minutes, International-to-International is 100 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 1 hour 15 min connection at MEL on an international flight?
1 hour 15 min is below the 100-minute international MCT at Melbourne International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. All terminals sit side-by-side along a single landside terminal building, connected by a covered walkway of roughly 10-15 minutes end-to-end. There is no train or shuttle system — passengers walk the entire distance, and international arrivals must fully clear passport control, collect baggage, and pass through Australian Border Force customs before re-entering any secure zone, domestic or international.
What happens if I miss my connection at MEL?
Airline transfer desks are located in each terminal, with Qantas, Virgin, and Jetstar all having dedicated service counters; for missed international connections, head to your airline's check-in or transfer desk in Terminal 2 after clearing customs, as rebooking cannot happen airside due to Australia's border requirements.