Melbourne Airport (MEL) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 10,237

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +4.09%

In July 2025, Melbourne Airport handled 10,237 departures, a year-over-year change of +4.09%. Seasonal demand and capacity adjustments in Australia shaped schedules, with steady domestic trunk traffic supporting Victoria’s market. These trends helped the hub maintain connectivity across Oceania.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 71.43%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: +5.54%

Cancelled Flights: 260

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −42.09%

Departure OTP at Melbourne Airport reached 71.43% (+5.54% YoY), with morning fog and flow-control measures occasionally adding delay. Cancelled departures totaled 260 (−42.09% YoY), limiting severe disruption; travelers felt smoother operations but should still allow buffer during weekend peaks.

Airlines Serving MEL

Melbourne Airport is served by Australia’s major carriers and LCCs on dense domestic trunks and key Asia-Pacific hubs, handling 10,237 departures in July. The network blends high-frequency routes to Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide with long-haul links via Singapore and the Middle East.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady with departure OTP near 71.43%; morning fog and weekend peaks may still trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should book morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real-time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.