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Melbourne's scenic flight scene is shaped by what's nearby — the Twelve Apostles to the west, Phillip Island to the south, the Yarra Valley to the east and the You Yangs / Werribee plains in between.

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About

Flying scenic from Melbourne

Most scenic operators fly from Moorabbin Airport (general aviation hub, 25 min south of the CBD), Essendon Fields (for helicopter charters), or directly from Tyabb on the Mornington Peninsula. Helicopter day trips to the Apostles take you the whole way without the 3-hour drive.

Where to fly from

Departure airports & bases

Moorabbin Airport (MBW)

Melbourne's primary GA airport. Most fixed-wing and helicopter scenic operators.

Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)

Helicopter charters and corporate flights — closest to the CBD.

Tyabb Airport

Mornington Peninsula base — Phillip Island and coastal scenics.

Who flies here

Scenic flight operators in Melbourne

Microflite

Moorabbin Airport (MBW) & Yarra River Helipad

Helicopter

Melbourne's largest tourism helicopter operator. Operates the Yarra River helipad in the CBD and runs the helicopter day trip to the Twelve Apostles.

Fleet
Eurocopter EC130, AS350 Squirrel
Trips
10 min CBD scenic · Twelve Apostles day trip · Yarra Valley wineries fly & dine
From
$165 AUD pp
Since
1972

Heli Experiences

Yarra River Helipad & Moorabbin

Helicopter

Short CBD-helipad scenics from $99 — the cheapest way to fly over Melbourne. Also runs longer Yarra Valley and Phillip Island trips.

Fleet
Robinson R44 & R66
Trips
8 min CBD scenic · Brighton Beach + bay scenic · Phillip Island day trip
From
$99 AUD pp

Peninsula Aero Club

Tyabb Airport, Mornington Peninsula

Fixed-wing

Member-run club open to the public — the best-value scenic flights in greater Melbourne, plus open-cockpit Tiger Moth flights.

Fleet
Cessna 172 & 182, vintage Tiger Moth
Trips
30 min Peninsula scenic · Phillip Island flyover · Vintage Tiger Moth experience
From
$145 AUD pp

Global Ballooning

Yarra Valley & Melbourne CBD

Hot-air balloon

Sunrise balloon flights over Melbourne CBD and the Yarra Valley vineyards — the only operator permitted to fly directly over the city.

Fleet
Cameron balloons (12–24 pax)
Trips
Yarra Valley sunrise + winery breakfast · Melbourne CBD sunrise flight
From
$425 AUD pp

GoFly Group

Moorabbin Airport (MBW)

Fixed-wing

Trial introductory flights and bay scenics from Moorabbin — you get to take the controls for part of the flight with an instructor onboard.

Fleet
Cessna 172 & 182
Trips
Trial introductory flight · 30 min bay scenic · Apollo Bay day trip
From
$159 AUD pp
Local know-how

Tips for booking

  • 01Melbourne weather changes fast — confirm your flight the morning of.
  • 02Yarra Valley balloons launch at first light. Allow a 4 am pickup in summer.
  • 03For the Twelve Apostles, the helicopter day trip from Melbourne is the most time-efficient option.
  • 04Avoid windy afternoons over Port Phillip Bay — choppy and uncomfortable.