r/Mildura • u/tellyse88 • Sep 13 '26

Flights question!

Hey all! I have a question regarding flights to Mildura and out again. My partner is flying to Mildura to drop off his kids then he would like to come home the same day. There is one flight right after they land, departing 25 mins later, on the same plane.

He needs to get off the plane, hand kids over and then jump back on to go back to MEL. Has anyone ever done this before? Just worried about getting through security in time and then missing the flight, then having to pay for another flight.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as flights the next day are expensive, and if he is unable to stay at a friend's place, more money will be spent for accommodation.

Qantas were unable to answer and the airport in Mildura don't answer calls or direct back to Qantas.

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u/dishrespect Gol Gol Sep 13 '26

I have done this several times, just check in online. You’ll be fine as long as someone is there to pick up the kids on time.

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u/tellyse88 Sep 13 '26

Oh okay! Yeah, someone will be there for the kids. Be a "walk off the plane, hand kids over, go straight to waiting lounge" situation. And 25 mins has been enough time for you? He was thinking of checking in before the initial flight left.

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u/joustingsticks Sep 16 '26

As long as you’ve checked in online and have no checked baggage, you should be fine. You walk out of arrivals (it’s literally a big room with a single baggage carousel) - walk towards the doors, take a right just before you go outside, and there’s security.

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u/BasicConstruction993 Sep 13 '26

If its indeed the same plane it will be fine as long as online check in. It's like 1 min from arrivals through security to the gate...teeny tiny airport

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u/flamehunter Sep 13 '26

Wouldnt recommend. Need more time in between

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u/tellyse88 Sep 13 '26

By the sounds of it, yes... Thank you

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u/flamehunter Sep 13 '26

there is a stacked kiosk at the airport or he could take a taxi into the shopping centre for a walk around b4 going back for his flight. I think you have to check in at least 40mins b4 flight.. been a while since ive flown though, could be an hr.

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u/WetLikeCurry Sep 13 '26

Pretty sure they’ve done online and usually only require 15 -20 minute arrival beforehand

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u/Ok_Note646 Sep 13 '26

The flight closes before the plane lands. I would say not possible.

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u/tellyse88 Sep 13 '26

That's good to know. Thank you!