Melbourne is connected to countless domestic and international destinations by two main airports. The much larger airport is located at Tullamarine; located only 20kms from the Melbourne city CBD.
There are a variety of airport transfer options available; including taxis, airport shuttles and bus transfers. Customers taking a taxi will also have to bear the cost of airport surcharges and the CityLink tollway fees.
Melbourne Airport Tullamarine Flights, Address & Map
This airport includes new terminals, executive lounges, duty-free shops, restaurants, bars and rest areas. This airport has four main terminals; each with separate facilities. While terminal 1 used to handle all the domestic departures and arrivals, terminal 2 is designated for all international flights. Later, terminal 3 and 4 were built for Virgin Australia and Tiger Airways. In total, there are 16 international and 40 domestic gates at Melbourne Airport.
To reach the airport, Melbourne Airport introduced Skybus transfers from the city in Southern Cross Station. In addition, the airport is connected via various other local public transport options. Some city buses and shuttles also pick up guests from hotels and apartments within the city area.
My itinerary say Melbourne (Tullamarine) on arriving flight and Melbourne (Avalon) for the departing flight. Whath is the difference between this two?
Hi Claude,
The major airport of Melbourne is located in Tullamarine, while the secondary airport is located out in Avalon (which is near Geelong).
The Airports themselves are around 45 mins / 65km away from each other, with Tullamarine only 25 mins / 23km North-West from the city centre, while Avalon is around 50 mins / 56km South-West (nearly all the way to Geelong).
I am going to assume you don’t have to immediately go from one airport to the other on the same day (which would be painful since there is no direct bus between the two – you’d either have to go to the city and then back out again or take an expensive taxi), so please check out the information on both of the airport’s websites on the different ways to get in and out.
Please see https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/To-from-the-airport/Buses-shuttles and https://www.avalonairport.com.au/getting-to-avalon.
Thanks
Michael
We will be arriving Melbourne by Airasia.Which terminal will that be? How much Taxi /Uber fare to City ??
Hi,
I actually just happened to answer this question last week; mentioning that it costs roughly $46-$58 for an Uber ride, or approx $62 for a taxi.
Alternatively, the Skybus goes direct from the Airport to Southern Cross Station for $18 (if you buy online, $19.50 if you buy at the terminal) and takes only 30 to 45 minutes.
There is also an option to take a bus and then a train for the cost of only $4.30 per person, but that would likely take almost twice as long as the other options.
Thanks
Michael
What is the cheapest way to get from the airport to downtown Melbourne?
Hi Wendy,
If we are talking about the absolute cheapest way, this would be to take the 901 route bus from Melbourne Airport to Broadmeadows Train Station, and then take a train from there to the city – taking roughly 1.25 hours at best – but this is going to differ based on the time of the day, how long you need to wait for the bus and train (the bus comes every 15-20mins Mon-Fri during peak times, and roughly every 30 mins off peak and weekends) and also if the bus and train times coincide.
This option would likely be covered by a full fare 2 hour Myki pass which costs $4.30.
Alternatively, the Skybus goes direct from the Airport to Southern Cross Station for $18 (if you buy online, $19.50 if you buy at the terminal) and takes only 30 to 45 minutes.
If you are traveling in a group, it may even be cheaper (than the Skybus anyway) to take an Uber or a taxi; costing roughly $46-$58 for an Uber ride, or approx $62 for a taxi.
Thanks,
Michael
What terminal do Jetstar flights to Brisbane leave from and how far is it from T2 (international arrival)
Hi Margaret,
Jetstar Departs from Terminal 4. All the terminals are connected and it will take around 10 minutes to walk from T4 to T2.
Bet regards,
Jess
HOW FAR IS TERMINAL 1 FROM TERMINAL 3 – WE HAVE A GROUP OF PEOPLE ARRIVING AT THE SAME TIME ON BOTH A VIRGIN AND A QANTAS FLIGHT AND WILL NEED TO MEET TO TRAVEL TOGETHER IN AN AVIS HIRED CAR WHICH WILL BE PICKED UP FROM T3. JUST NEED TO UNDERSTAND BEST MEETING POINT TO COLLECT THE GROUP FROM TERMINAL 1.
Hi Jacquie,
T1 and T3 are located at opposite ends of the same large bulding (proabably a good 600 metre walk between each end.)
I suggest you tell them to wait at the arrivals door at T1 when they arrive which would be the easiest place to wait. Alternatively, you could tell them to make their way to the Avis Desk in T3. There is plenty of signage to direct them to the rental car counters from T1.
Best regards,
Jess
What is the address for the T1, T2, T3 Car park. Sat Nav doesn’t allow the address of “Terminal Drive” so what is the name of the road to use in Sat Nav? Thank you
Hi Robert,
Your sat nav should be able to search for “Melbourne Airport”. Terminal Drive is the road leading into the airport. Try “Arrival Drive” which links off Terminal Drive. There is plenty of signage to direct you to the parking spaces at the airport, so perhaps refer to the signage rather than the sat nav.
There are clear “arrival” and “departure” signs and parking for T1, T2 and T3 are all together (as the terminals form one large building).
Good luck!
Jess