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    "Key": "BNE-MEL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "BNE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Brisbane",
      "fullCity": "Brisbane, Australia",
      "airport": "Brisbane Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "MEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Melbourne",
      "fullCity": "Melbourne, Australia",
      "airport": "Melbourne Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Brisbane to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "The flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is about 860 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes. The return leg from Melbourne to Brisbane is slightly shorter at 2 hours and 10 minutes, a difference of 15 minutes that isn't large enough to single out one direction as notably longer.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of non‑stop flights from Brisbane to Melbourne. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar all fly the route daily — Qantas leads with about 206 weekly departures, Virgin Australia around 139, and Jetstar roughly 128, so you have departures spread across the whole day.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Melbourne Airport (MEL) offers several ground transport options to the city center. The most-used and fastest is the SkyBus express bus, which runs 24/7 every 10 minutes to Southern Cross Station in 20–40 minutes. Taxis take about 35 minutes and cost around AUD 55–65, while rideshare services like Uber, Ola, and DiDi are available with a AUD 4.48 airport surcharge. Car rentals are also on-site. A heavy rail link is under construction but won't be operational until at least 2030.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/help-information",
            "title": "Help & Information | Melbourne Airport | Melbourne Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-08-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/contact-us",
            "title": "Contact Us | Melbourne Airport",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_Airport_Rail",
            "title": "Melbourne Airport Rail",
            "time_published": "2026-07-03T07:03:34Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne%20Airport%20Rail",
            "title": "Melbourne Airport Rail",
            "time_published": "2026-04-04T08:44:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://melbourneairport.com.au/terminal-3-guide",
            "title": "Terminal 3 | Melbourne Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-10-27T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Brisbane to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Yes, red-eye flights are available nonstop from Brisbane to Melbourne. Virgin Australia operates late-evening departures around 9:25–9:30 PM six nights a week (Monday through Friday and Sunday), while Jetstar runs a daily red-eye at 9:20 PM. These flights are short hops of about 2.5 hours, so they land before midnight the same evening — they do not arrive the next morning.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Brisbane to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar all fly nonstop from Brisbane to Melbourne. Qantas operates around 206 weekly flights, Virgin Australia about 139, and Jetstar roughly 128. Typical median fares are not available in the current data, but all three carriers offer frequent daily service on this busy domestic route.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Brisbane and Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Brisbane to Melbourne is a domestic route with frequent non‑stop flights, so connections are unusual. If you choose one, common layovers are Sydney and Canberra, which are quick hops but add total travel time without offering significant advantages."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild, sunny weather and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Brisbane to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "For domestic travel within Australia, bring a valid form of photo ID such as a driver's licence or passport, a payment method for baggage fees, and any required vaccination certificates or health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Melbourne has one main airport, Melbourne Airport (MEL), which serves all airlines and is about 23 km northwest of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Brisbane Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach Brisbane Airport from the city center is the Airtrain, which departs from Roma Street and Central stations every 15 minutes during peak times, taking about 20 minutes to the domestic terminal. A one-way ticket costs around $19.80, with no government subsidy. Taxis and ride-shares like Uber are widely available and offer door-to-door convenience, typically taking 20–30 minutes but costing more than the train. Driving and parking is also an option via the Gateway Motorway, with both short-term and long-term parking available at the airport.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane%20Airport%20%28suburb%29",
            "title": "Brisbane Airport (suburb)",
            "time_published": "2026-02-19T04:54:53Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=655363379",
            "title": "Brisbane Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2015-04-07T15:53:21Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane_Airport_(suburb)",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-19T04:54:53Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane%20Airport",
            "title": "Brisbane Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T05:25:56Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_line,_Brisbane",
            "title": "Airport line, Brisbane",
            "time_published": "2026-07-03T02:05:13Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Melbourne airport?",
        "answer": "Melbourne Airport (MEL) has two on-site hotels, the Novotel and ibis Styles, located steps from Terminal 4 in The Hive precinct, with no shuttle required to reach the terminals. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals, though some travelers report finding quiet spots landside in Terminals 1 and 3 for resting.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/melbourne-tullamarine-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Melbourne Tullamarine Airport Guide (MEL) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:22:26Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/oceania/melbourne.htm",
            "title": "Melbourne Tullamarine Airport Guide (MEL) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-30T00:53:58Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://meetings.accor.com/hotel/B329/index.en.shtml",
            "title": "ibis Styles Melbourne Airport - Meetings",
            "time_published": "2026-03-17T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://careers.accor.com/br/pt/job/guest-service-agent-in-novotel-melbourne-airport-melbourne-airport-austra-jid-97448",
            "title": "Guest Service Agent job in Novotel Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport, Australia | Accor BR PT",
            "time_published": "2026-06-04T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/works-commence-on-new-airport-hotel",
            "title": "Works commence on new airport hotel",
            "time_published": "2025-10-06T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://all.accor.com/B327",
            "title": "Novotel Melbourne Airport - ALL",
            "time_published": "2026-06-11T00:00:00Z"
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        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Melbourne Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Melbourne Airport has currency exchange offices and multi-currency ATMs from Travelex throughout the International Terminal (T2). There are two 24/7 multi-denominational prayer rooms: one on the ground floor between Terminals 2 and 3, and another in T2 after security opposite Cafe Sol. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal, though you may need to register or accept terms of use.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://www.melbourneairport.com.au/facilities-services",
            "title": "Facilities & services | Melbourne Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-02-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/?__cf_chl_tk=6LmkBpvVMsbic6rVoiv0.kAqDKx_zGl6iRLCllsuuuo-1722764972-0.0.1.1-4521",
            "title": "Melbourne Airport - Flight Information, Shopping & Parking | Melbourne Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-24T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne%20Airport",
            "title": "Melbourne Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-23T22:44:14Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_Airport_(suburb)",
            "title": "Melbourne Airport (suburb)",
            "time_published": "2025-07-19T16:54:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.melbourneairport.com.au/facilities-services-in-the-airport",
            "title": "Facilities & Services | Melbourne Airport",
            "time_published": "2023-03-09T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "On the nonstop Brisbane to Melbourne route the most common aircraft is the Boeing 737-800, flown by Virgin Australia and Qantas, with the Airbus A321-200 Neo also appearing regularly on Jetstar. Qantas also operates the Airbus A220-200, while Virgin Australia occasionally uses the Boeing 737 MAX 8 or 737-700, and Jetstar may deploy the Airbus A320-100 or A321-100. The exact aircraft on a given flight can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Qantas (Oneworld), Virgin Australia (no alliance), and Jetstar (no alliance) operate nonstop Brisbane–Melbourne flights. Virgin Australia and Jetstar are not members of any global airline alliance, and no Star Alliance or SkyTeam carriers fly this route nonstop.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Brisbane?",
        "answer": "Brisbane Airport's domestic terminal has the Qantas Club and Virgin Australia Lounge, both with showers, Wi‑Fi, and complimentary food and drinks. The Qantas Club is on Departure Level 1 and is open from an hour before the first Qantas departure; the Virgin Australia Lounge is opposite Gate 41 and opens ahead of the first Virgin Australia flight. Access to the Virgin Australia Lounge is available to business‑class passengers, Velocity Platinum or Gold members, and eligible American Express cardholders, while the Qantas Club admits Qantas Club members, business‑class travellers, and oneworld Sapphire or Emerald elites. The international terminal houses a Plaza Premium Lounge, open 5 am to midnight with a quiet setting and refreshments, accessible via Priority Pass, lounge membership, or a day pass.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/australia/brisbane",
            "title": "Brisbane Airport BNE Lounges - BNE Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-nz/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BNE",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Brisbane Airport | Amex NZ",
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/australia/brisbane",
            "title": "Brisbane Airport BNE Lounges - BNE Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-au/articles/life-with-amex/travel/airport-lounges/brisbane",
            "title": "Lounges with Amex at Brisbane Airport | AMEX AU",
            "time_published": "2025-09-14T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-guides/brisbane-international-airport-guide.html",
            "title": "Brisbane international airport guide | Qantas",
            "time_published": "2025-09-29T02:01:55Z"
          }
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        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Brisbane to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "On Brisbane–Melbourne flights, baggage varies by airline and fare. Basic fares often exclude checked baggage, while standard economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Brisbane to Melbourne?",
        "answer": "Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne generally offer Economy and Business class, with flat‑bed seats on select wide‑body services, while Premium Economy is not common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary; flexible fares and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, but cheaper tickets usually do not."
      }
    }
  }
}