Private Jet Charter Gladstone (GLT) to Melbourne (MEL)

Fly privately from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL), a 1,650 km (891 nm) flight, from 2h 16m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $10,800 all-in.

Distance: 1,650 km
Fastest: 2h 16m
From: $10,800
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Gladstone to Melbourne?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
3h 09m
Est. price
$14,400
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
2h 45m
Est. price
$13,500
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
2h 42m
Est. price
$17,900
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
2h 39m
Est. price
$28,200
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
2h 34m
Est. price
$26,400
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 25m
Est. price
$38,700
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
4h 21m
Est. price
$10,800
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	3h 09m	Non-stop	$14,400$10,100 – $18,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	2h 45m	Non-stop	$13,500$9,900 – $17,000	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 42m	Non-stop	$17,900$11,800 – $24,000	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 39m	Non-stop	$28,200$19,500 – $36,900	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 34m	Non-stop	$26,400$19,000 – $33,700	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 25m	Non-stop	$38,700$28,500 – $48,900	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	4h 21m	Non-stop	$10,800$8,700 – $12,800	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Gladstone to Melbourne non-stop

114 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,650 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax: 5
Time: 3h 33m
Range: 3,056km

about $15,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 3h 21m
Range: 2,450km

about $17,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 3h 29m
Range: 2,161km

about $18,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 40m
Range: 3,150km

about $24,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 24m
Range: 6,300km

about $33,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 38m
Range: 6,075km

about $36,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gladstone to Melbourne in local time

Take off from Gladstone Airport (GLT) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at about 13:16 local time, after 2h 16m in the air. Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Gladstone.

Return flight: Melbourne to Gladstone

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Gladstone or Melbourne right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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Gladstone to Melbourne price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $10,100; December is the dearest at about $12,100.

$12kDec: about $12,100
$12kJan: about $11,800
$12kFeb: about $11,700
$11kMar: about $10,700
$11kApr: about $10,700
$10kMay: about $10,100
$10kJun: about $10,100
$11kJul: about $10,700
$11kAug: about $10,700
$11kSept: about $10,700
$11kOct: about $10,700

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Gladstone and Melbourne

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

4private jets at Gladstone Airport

Busiest on Mondays (25% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

69private jets at Melbourne Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (22% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)9 km away325 jets
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)52 km away19 jets
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)41 km away17 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Gladstone to Melbourne on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $18,000
Empty legs, past year: 11 · listed ~13d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$4,250

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 51m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 37m door to door

You save 1h 46m each, 7h 5m for the group. The jet costs $2,180 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Gladstone to Melbourne cost?

$10,800 – $48,900

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $19,400 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Gladstone Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Melbourne Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureGladstone Airport (GLT)Gladstone, Australia ArrivalMelbourne Airport (MEL)Melbourne, Australia

Fastest flight time: 2h 16mUp to 19 passengers

Gladstone to Melbourne, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Gladstone to Melbourne cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 1,650 km flight from Gladstone (GLT) to Melbourne (MEL) range from about $10,800 in the turboprops category to around $48,900 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Gladstone to Melbourne by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 16m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Gladstone to Melbourne non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,650 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Gladstone to Melbourne?

Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Gladstone to Melbourne?

About $19,400 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Gladstone to Melbourne?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $10,100 and December about $12,100. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Melbourne?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 325, 9 km from MEL. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Melbourne.

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Aircraft for Gladstone to Melbourne

These jets can fly the 1,650 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Cirrus Vision Jet SF502,100 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Gladstone

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More private jet routes to Melbourne

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Gladstone and private jet charter in Melbourne.