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Bendigo Airport (BXG)
Departures from Bendigo Airport (BXG) at a glance
- 1flight a day108th busiest of 111 airports
- 1route from here
- 1airline
- 12:40the only departure
Collected 11 October 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.
Bendigo Airport (BXG) is at 35 Victa Rd, East Bendigo, in Victoria, and is operated by the City of Greater Bendigo. The council says the airport is six kilometres, or nine minutes by car, from the Bendigo city centre.
The council describes it as the largest capacity airport in north-central Victoria, about 130 kilometres from Melbourne Airport (MEL). It says the catchment takes in Shepparton, Echuca and Swan Hill and extends up into New South Wales.
Direct domestic flights recorded from Bendigo Airport
This site's schedule records show direct domestic flights from Bendigo Airport to Sydney with Qantas.
| Destination | Airport | Airlines recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Sydney Airport (SYD) | Qantas |
The terminal at Bendigo Airport
The current terminal officially opened on 26 April 2024, and the Premier of Victoria's release from that day says it is about four times larger than the previous building. It has check-in, a departure lounge, and an indoor arrival area with baggage collection. The release says the landscaping and interpretive signage are by Djandak, with Djaara cultural and creative direction on the garden design and Djaara cultural advice on the signage.
Check-in and tickets at Bendigo Airport
The council recommends arriving at the terminal 1 hour before your scheduled departure. It says Qantas has strict processes for late passengers, with a firm 30-minute cut-off before scheduled departure at present.
The council says there are no on-site ticket sales and no customer service desk at the airport, and that ground handling crew are on site to help with arrivals and departures only. For flight information it points passengers to the Qantas website or call centre. Check your baggage allowance with Qantas before you pack.
Food, charging and other facilities
Peggy's Cafe in the terminal serves food, tea and coffee. Charging points are fitted throughout the terminal, and chargers are on sale there.
The terminal has toilets including parenting and accessible toilets, a hearing augmentation system, and a defibrillator on the wall between check-in and the departure lounge. Smoking is not allowed inside the terminal building: the council asks smokers to be outside and at least 5 metres away from the terminal and all other buildings.
Security screening rules
The Premier of Victoria's 2024 release lists "provision for future security screening" among the features of the new terminal. The two lists below are general rules, not statements about how screening runs at Bendigo Airport.
The Commonwealth's Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre (CISC) says an air service that operates open charter or a regular public transport operation must be aviation security screened if it:
- uses aircraft with a seating capacity of 40 or more persons
- operates from an Australian designated, tier 1 or tier 2 security controlled airport
- uses any aircraft departing from the same apron as a screened air service operating at a designated airport
The Department of Home Affairs applies its restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels in these situations:
- when departing Australia
- when transiting through Australia from one country to another
- when travelling on the domestic leg of a flight departing from an Australian international terminal
- before boarding an inbound flight at its last point of departure before it reaches Australia
Where the restrictions apply, each container must be 100 mL or 100 g or less, and all containers must fit in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag.
Getting to and from Bendigo Airport
There is no public transport operating to or from Bendigo Airport. The council lists taxis, car hire and on-site parking, and the terminal has drop-off and pick-up bays for private drivers and taxis.
| Option | Details from the council |
|---|---|
| Taxi | For arriving passengers, the crew ask on the inbound flight for any taxi bookings and arrange pick-up from the terminal; the council also gives a local taxi booking line, 131 008 |
| Car hire | Available at the airport; Budget is one of the companies the council names |
| Public transport | None operating to or from the airport |
| Your own car | On-site pay-and-display parking, a short walk from the terminal |
Parking at Bendigo Airport
Parking is on site and paid at a pay-and-display meter, which can process multiple days. If you are ticketed for 12 consecutive days, the council says later days are complimentary on approval from airport staff.
The council's parking and transport page says that if your return flight is missed or cancelled you should contact it with your details, and it will make appropriate arrangements. For a cancelled flight it asks you to make contact during business hours.
Moving plants and plant products in Victoria and interstate
Agriculture Victoria says there are restrictions on moving certain regulated materials (plants, plant products, used packaging, agricultural equipment and soil) to minimise the spread of pests and diseases into Victoria's crop production areas. It also says interstate authorities may place restrictions on moving plants, plant products or related materials into their state. Check the rules of the state you are flying to before you pack plants or plant products.
Visiting Bendigo
Gold rush and gastronomy
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) says gold mining in 1851 brought waves of migrants to Bendigo from all over the world. It also says Bendigo is home to a 30,000-year-old sustainable food system developed by Traditional Owners. Bendigo has been a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy since 2019.
Bendigo Tramways
Bendigo Tramways, at 76 Violet Street, lists a Vintage Talking Tram Tour, a Depot Discovery Tour and a Tram Driver Experience, along with a Tram Cafe and a pop-up bar. Check operating days with Bendigo Tramways before you go.
Bendigo Art Gallery is closed for redevelopment
Bendigo Art Gallery is closed for redevelopment, and the City of Greater Bendigo says it will reopen in early 2028. During the works the gallery lists exhibitions at other venues, including Bendigo Town Hall and the Discovery Science & Technology Centre, and The People's Gallery on the building-site wall until 31 December 2027.
The council says the project will add a second-floor exhibition space, a Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural materials, a learning centre and a theatrette. The council says the project retains the 19th-century Bolton, Drury and Abbott Courts.
Bendigo Visitor Centre
The Bendigo Visitor Centre is at 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo, and is open 9am to 4.30pm, 7 days a week, except Christmas Day.
Questions about Bendigo Airport
How early should I arrive at Bendigo Airport?
The council recommends arriving 1 hour before your scheduled departure. It says Qantas has a firm 30-minute cut-off before scheduled departure at present.
Can I buy a ticket at Bendigo Airport?
The council says there are no on-site ticket sales and no customer service desk at Bendigo Airport. Book before you travel.
Is there public transport to Bendigo Airport?
No. No public transport operates to or from the airport; the council lists taxis, car hire and on-site parking.
How far is Bendigo Airport from the Bendigo city centre?
The council puts it at six kilometres, or nine minutes by car, from the Bendigo city centre.
Is Bendigo Art Gallery open?
The gallery is closed for redevelopment, and the City of Greater Bendigo says it will reopen in early 2028. It lists exhibitions at other venues during the works.
Does Bendigo observe daylight saving?
Yes. Victoria observes daylight saving, as do New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not.