Melbourne airport: Thick fog causes flight cancellations and commuter backlog at Tullamarine

Matt Shrivell
The Nightly
Heavy fog is causing delays at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport.
Heavy fog is causing delays at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport. Credit: 7NEWS

Travellers around Australia are dealing with the consequences as Melbourne’s main airport falls victim to a thick blanket of fog hovering over the Victorian capital.

The entire city has been impacted with drivers and commuters asked to slow down and be aware, however the flow on effect from delayed flights into and out of Tullamarine Airport for Qantas and Virgin customers is being realised as the morning peak builds.

The fog has caused cancellations of at least 29 flights and delays continue to blow out.

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Travellers are being advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates.

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