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Tullamarine Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.
MEL

Tullamarine Airport

Melbourne, Australia

🏷️IATAMEL
📍CityMelbourne
📞Helpline+61 3 9297 1600
Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine, Victoria 3045, Australia
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ℹ️ About Tullamarine Airport

Melbourne Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport, opened in 1970. It is operated by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation.

In 2019, the airport handled approximately 39 million passengers. Its IATA code is MEL.

It serves as a major hub for both domestic and international flights in Australia. There are ongoing plans for further expansion, including a third runway.

🏢 Terminals

Melbourne Airport has four terminals. Terminal 1 is dedicated to international flights and has 11 gates.

Terminal 2 handles international flights and has 20 gates. Terminal 3 is for domestic flights and is used by Virgin Australia.

Terminal 4 is a domestic terminal primarily used by Jetstar and Tigerair Australia; it has 9 gates. The airport has a total capacity of over 40 million passengers per year.

In 2015, Terminal 4 underwent an expansion to accommodate increased passenger traffic.

🚗 How to Reach Melbourne Airport
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Metro/Rail
There is no direct metro/rail connection to Melbourne Airport.
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Bus
SkyBus operates express services to Southern Cross Station in the city center; frequency is every 10 minutes during peak hours; fare is approximately AUD 22 one way. Route 901 operates between Frankston and Melbourne Airport via Broadmeadows station.
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Taxi/Cab
Ola and Uber are available. A taxi to the city center costs approximately AUD 60-70.
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Distance
23 km from city center, 25 minutes without traffic, 45-60 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
Lounges
Qantas Club, located in Terminal 1 & 3; Virgin Australia Lounge in Terminal 3; Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 2 & 4; Marhaba Lounge in Terminal 2. Access via membership, airline status, or paid entry.
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Food & Dining
Numerous options including McDonald's, Subway, and various cafes. Several 24-hour options are available in Terminal 3.
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Shopping
Duty-free stores are located in Terminals 1 and 2. Retail brands include Rip Curl, WHSmith, and tech stores.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. Connect to the airport's WiFi network.
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Banking
ATMs are located throughout the terminals. Currency exchange services are provided by Travelex.
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Medical
Medical center located in Terminal 3, open during regular business hours.
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Other
Prayer rooms are available. Smoking zones are located outside the terminals.
🅿️ Parking

Short term: AUD 12 per hour, AUD 66 per day. Long term: AUD 12 per hour, AUD 32 per day. Premium parking: AUD 16 per hour, AUD 88 per day. Valet parking is also available. Pre-booking is available at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/parking

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💡 Tips for Travellers
1
Use the SkyBus for a direct and relatively inexpensive transfer to Southern Cross Station in the city.
2
Pre-book your parking online for significant discounts, especially for long-term parking.
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If flying domestic, check which terminal your airline uses (T3 for Virgin Australia, T4 for Jetstar) to avoid confusion.
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Take advantage of the free airport WiFi to download entertainment or communicate with family upon arrival.
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