Getting to and from Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Tullamarine Freeway will take you to Melbourne Airport just over half an hour from anywhere in the city. There is only one freeway exit that goes right into the airport. A second one is located to the south, and it's for airport employees, taxis, and buses.

The expansion of Airport Drive also provided a second primary connection to the airport. Melrose Drive is reached directly from the M80 Western Ring Road, 1.5 kilometers from the terminal.

Rental Car Services at Melbourne Airport

The best way to see everything magnificent Victoria offers is by picking up a rental car at Melbourne Airport and driving around the state.

Located on the ground floor of the airport's Terminal 1, 2, and 3 parking garages, the airport's six car rental agencies are convenient, on-site, and all under one roof. Start your search for the perfect vacation package right now and compare prices.

Terminals 1, 2, and 3 have connecting pathways to the Terminal Car Park, where you can return your rental car.

We encourage you to explore our car rental services.

Taxi Services at Melbourne Airport

Outside of each terminal, you can find a taxi stand. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get to the downtown area of Melbourne.

The current airport entrance fee of $4.50 applies to all taxi journeys that begin at a taxi rank at Melbourne Airport. The taxi driver will need the admission fee paid by the passenger. To and from the airport, we offer a complimentary drop-off service.

You can arrange for a taxi to pick you up from the terminal. Your cab will be waiting for you outside Terminal Car Park, which connects to Terminals 1, 2, and 3. See more information about taxis at Melbourne Airport.

Train Services at Melbourne Airport

To get to Broadmeadows Station from Melbourne Airport, riders should take the bus 901 for approximately 20 minutes.

To reach Flinders Street, the hub of Melbourne's financial district, hop on the Craigieburn Line. The trip should take about 40 minutes.

Hourly service is provided Monday through Friday, beginning at 5 a.m. and ending at 6:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. (Sunday to 9 p.m.). More information about train services near Melbourne Airport.

Daily service on the Craigieburn Line begins at 4:31 a.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m., with departures every half hour.

Bus Services at Melbourne Airport

A bus system runs from Melbourne Airport to numerous points in and around Melbourne. The most common form of airport public transportation is Skybus, which is managed by SkyBus Australia.

It connects Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD) with Southern Cross Station around the clock, every day of the week. More information about buses to and from Melbourne Airport.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Melbourne Airport

Travelers can find a reliable, low-cost, and hassle-free option for getting to and from the airport by using the hotel shuttle service provided by Melbourne Airport. Passengers can feel safe taking the shuttles, which operate around the clock and are driven by people familiar with the area.

Pickup and drop-off locations are conveniently spread across central Melbourne, allowing passengers to reach their destinations swiftly and with no hassle. Free help with bags and wheelchair access is also available upon request.

To learn more about the hotels we provide, see our hotel page.

Rideshare Services at Melbourne Airport

If you're taking a rideshare, you can get dropped off at any of the standard locations. These are accessible from anywhere along Departure Drive or the Terminal 4 Transport Hub's Level 1 drop-off area.

Parking Services at Melbourne Airport

The airport's parking garages are built with your needs in mind. Convenient and inexpensive parking is available at the Terminal Car Parks, which are situated outside Terminals 1, 2, and 3, as well as Terminal 4, and are only a few minutes walk from the terminals.

Each of Melbourne Airport's five parking facilities is accessible 24/7, every day of the week. This is the only type covered except for short-term, multi-level, long-term, commercial, and express parking.

Please check our parking page to learn more about this facility.