Fly from Melbourne to Lilydale in just 20 minutes from $1200

Lilydale is a town in the Yarra Valley located 40 kilometers from Melbourne CBD. It's popular with visitors from Melbourne as a gateway to the Yarra Valley, which has a local airport and several local attractions, including Lilydale Lake. 

Flying to Lilydale in a private helicopter or a charter plane is a quick and easy way to travel from Melbourne. Skip the traffic and enjoy the stunning views as you cruise in a luxury aircraft with air-conditioning. 

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, we recommend taking a helicopter or private plane ride to make a quick journey from Melbourne.

Helicopter and private charter planes from Melbourne can land at Lilydale Airport or any private property, subject to landing and safety approvals.

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How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Lilydale?

A helicopter flight will take you from Melbourne to Lilydale in 20 minutes, and a charter plane will take 20 minutes. If you travel by road, the same journey will take over an hour.

How much does a flight to Lilydale cost?

Helicopter flights to Lilydale costs roughly $1200. A plane charter flight to Lilydale will cost an estimated $1000.

Due to the nature of helicopter and plane charter flights, a one-way journey to Lilydale from Melbourne is likely to be similar in price to a return journey as the aircraft will need to return to Melbourne.

Can you fly from Melbourne to Lilydale?

Lilydale Airport is a popular airport used as a gateway to the Yarra Valley region. Another option is Coldstream Airport located 9 kilometres to the east of Lilydale.

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    "Our pilot Ed was a consummate professional, communication with the company was great and our day trip couldn’t have been better. We'll be back.”

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    "Steve our pilot was extremely friendly, caring and chatty. Ensured safety and allowed time for pictures to be taken of my partner and I. It's a BIG YES FROM US!”

  • Liz R.

    "What a beautiful day we had. Thank you so much to Ed, our knowledgeable and kind pilot. You made this day one that we'll never forget. The day trip of a lifetime.”

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Rotor One - Melbourne Helicopter Rides

We're proud to be Melbourne's #1 rated helicopter company with an exclusive selection of helicopter rides, wine tours and charter destinations in Melbourne.

Experience Melbourne's iconic sights on a spectacular flight over Melbourne CBD, indulge in one of Yarra Valley's famed vineyards, or witness the breathtaking 12 Apostles from the sky.

Mark your anniversary with our Couples Only Experience, or surprise your children with our Kid's Co-Pilot Experience — the best birthday gift they'll ever receive.

We believe a helicopter ride is more than a flight — it's a breathtaking adventure that you'll remember for a lifetime.

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