Airport
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Airport is the main gateway to Melbourne and Victoria, serving the city centre and popular destinations such as St Kilda, the Yarra Valley, the Great Ocean Road, the Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island. Compare transfer options to the Melbourne CBD and nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport is Victoria's primary international and domestic gateway, serving Melbourne and the wider state. Opened at Tullamarine on 1 July 1970, it replaced Essendon Airport as the city's main airport and now operates around the clock as one of Australia's busiest 24/7 airports.
The airport has four passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles Qantas domestic flights, Terminal 2 serves all international operations, Terminal 3 handles Virgin Australia domestic services, and Terminal 4 is used by Jetstar, Rex and Link Airways. Together they connect Melbourne with destinations across Australia and the world.
Located approximately 25 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, the airport is reached via the Tullamarine Freeway. Travellers can continue into the city by SkyBus express coach, taxi, rideshare, private transfer, rental car or charter vehicle, with typical road journeys taking around 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Passenger facilities include restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, duty-free stores, lounges, Wi-Fi and charging points, along with accessibility services and onward transport options that make the airport a convenient entry point for visitors to Melbourne and Victoria.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Melbourne Airport has four passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles Qantas domestic flights, Terminal 2 is used for all international flights, Terminal 3 handles Virgin Australia domestic flights, and Terminal 4 is used by Jetstar, Rex and Link Airways for domestic services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Melbourne Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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