Melbourne Airport Guide 2026 — Transport, Parking, Terminals and Everything You Need to Know
Melbourne Airport guide 2026: how to get to and from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), parking costs, terminal information, SkyBus, taxi and rideshare options.
Melbourne Airport (IATA: MEL), officially known as Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport, is Australia's second-busiest airport, handling 30+ million passengers annually across four terminals. Located 23km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection from the city — a long-standing infrastructure gap that the Melbourne Airport Rail Link project aims to address (with construction underway as of 2026). Until the rail link opens (expected by the 2030s), SkyBus and road transport are the primary options.
Getting to Melbourne Airport
SkyBus — The primary public transport option to/from Melbourne CBD and the airport. SkyBus operates 24/7, every 10 minutes at peak times, with stops at Southern Cross Station and CBD hotels. Adult fare approximately $22-$24 one-way. Journey time approximately 30-35 minutes without traffic. Book at skybus.com.au or purchase on board.
Taxi — Readily available from all terminal taxi ranks. Melbourne CBD to Airport: approximately $55-$80 depending on traffic. Uber, Ola and other rideshares operate from designated zones.
Rideshare (Uber, Ola) — Pick-up from designated rideshare zones. Generally $45-$70 to/from the CBD. Allow additional time for rideshare pick-up navigation within the terminal precinct.
Drive (Tullamarine Freeway / Airport Drive) — The Tullamarine Freeway (CityLink M2) connects the CBD to the airport in 30-45 minutes without traffic. CityLink tolls apply — ensure your e-TAG is active or purchase a day pass online.
Melbourne Airport Parking 2026
Short Stay (T1-T4) — Multiple short-stay car parks across all terminals. Hourly rates apply; check melbourneairport.com.au for current pricing.
Long Stay (Park and Ride) — Budget long-stay parking with free shuttle transfers to terminals. Significantly cheaper than terminal car parks for stays over 2 days. Pre-book online for discounts.
Melbourne Airport Terminals
T1 — International — All international departures and arrivals.
T2 — Qantas Domestic — Qantas Group domestic services.
T3 — Virgin Australia — Virgin Australia domestic and regional services.
T4 — Budget and Regional — Jetstar, Rex and other domestic carriers.
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