Flight Experience Melbourne: Boeing 737 Flight Simulator in the CBD

Flight Simulator Melbourne — Boeing 737 at Flight Experience, Melbourne CBD

Flight Experience Melbourne is the city’s exclusive Boeing 737 flight simulator experience, located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD on Swanston Street. Part of the world’s leading flight simulation entertainment network — with locations across Australia, Singapore, and beyond — the Melbourne centre operates a state-of-the-art Boeing 737 simulator certified by CASA, Australia’s aviation authority, for real-world pilot training. That certification means the simulator you fly is the same standard used by actual airline crews for MCC and instrument training — not a simplified entertainment product.

Every session is led by a real commercial pilot instructor who tailors the experience entirely to your level. Whether you’ve never touched a flight simulator before or you’re an experienced home sim enthusiast, the instructor adjusts the briefing, the flight profile, and the challenge in real time to give you the most engaging and educational experience possible. Sessions are open to anyone aged 8 and above with no prior experience required.

The Boeing 737 Simulator

The simulator at Flight Experience Melbourne is a full enclosed replica of the Boeing 737 flight deck, with real instruments, HD visuals, authentic sound and vibration, and all primary systems operational. The 737 is Australia’s most familiar commercial aircraft — Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar all operate it on domestic routes from Melbourne Tullamarine every day. At Flight Experience, you sit in the captain’s seat of that same aircraft type and experience what those pilots experience from the very first moment of engine start.

During your pre-flight briefing, you choose your departure and destination airports from thousands of options worldwide — up to six destinations depending on your session duration. Fly a sunset departure from Tullamarine, navigate the challenging visual approach into Sydney’s Kingsford Smith, thread the famous gap approach into Wellington, New Zealand, or attempt the legendary night approach into Hong Kong’s former Kai Tak airport. The choice is entirely yours.

Two extra passengers can join you in the cockpit at no additional charge — the perfect format for a shared family or couple’s experience.

Session Options

Flight Experience Melbourne offers a range of session durations to suit every level of ambition:

The Scenic Flight at 30 minutes is the ideal introduction — a briefing, takeoff, sightseeing, and landing at the airport of your choice. Perfect for first-timers and gift recipients.

The City Circuits session at 45 minutes adds extra time for a second approach and landing, allowing participants to refine their technique with instructor feedback.

The City Flyer at 60 minutes is the most popular package — long enough to fly a realistic short-haul route, experience different weather conditions, and attempt multiple approaches at different airports.

The Ultimate at 90 minutes is the full airline captain experience — a complete gate-to-gate flight on a route of your choice, with time for advanced manoeuvres, systems exploration, and multiple approaches and landings. The premier choice for aviation enthusiasts and home sim pilots.

All sessions are available as gift vouchers, valid for 6 months from purchase.

Airline Assessment Preparation

Flight Experience Melbourne offers structured airline assessment preparation sessions for pilots preparing for simulator screening at Australian and international carriers. The centre’s instructors have direct experience of the assessment profiles used by Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and regional operators, and tailor sessions specifically to the individual airline’s requirements. Contact the Melbourne team directly to discuss.

Fear of Flying Programme

One of Australia’s most comprehensive fear of flying programmes, the Flight Experience course uses the Boeing 737 simulator to help anxious passengers understand every phase of commercial flight from the cockpit perspective. With Melbourne Tullamarine handling millions of passengers annually, this programme is particularly relevant for the many Melburnians who manage flight anxiety as a persistent feature of travel. Contact the centre directly to enquire.

Plan Your Visit

Flight Experience Melbourne is located at 245 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 — in the heart of the CBD, accessible by tram on Swanston Street and a short walk from Melbourne Central and Flinders Street stations. Open Wednesday to Sunday — check the website for current hours and availability. Book online at melbourne.flightexperience.com.au. Gift vouchers available online. Minimum age 8 years.