Which terminal does my airline use at Melbourne?

Terminal 1: Qantas domestic + QantasLink. Terminal 2: ALL international (Qantas long-haul, Singapore, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Cathay, Air NZ, United, Delta, American, JAL, ANA, Korean, Thai, Vietnam, Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Garuda, Malaysia Airlines). Terminal 3: Virgin Australia domestic. Terminal 4: Jetstar + Rex (LCC domestic).

How do I get from Melbourne Airport to the city?

SkyBus — AUD 22 one-way, 20-30 min direct to Southern Cross Station (CBD). Every 10 min, 24/7. Best option. Taxi AUD 60-80 (20-40 min depending on traffic). Uber AUD 45-65. No direct rail — the Melbourne Airport Rail Link is planned for ~2029.

How do I get between Melbourne airport terminals?

T1, T2, T3 are connected airside via internal walkways — 5-15 min walk between them. T4 is a short walk away from T3, also connected. Allow 30 min minimum for inter-terminal connection including any security re-check (T2 international to a domestic terminal requires re-clearing security).

Can I leave Melbourne Airport during a layover?

Yes for ETA-eligible travellers (US, UK, EU, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore + others) — Australian ETA AUD $20 via the official ETA app, approval in minutes. SkyBus to CBD (20-30 min). Allow 4 hours minimum round trip. Quick options: Federation Square + St Kilda Beach + Queen Victoria Market.

How early should I arrive at Melbourne Airport?

Domestic: 90 min. International: 3 hours. Melbourne security is generally efficient (15-25 min). T2 international can hit 45-90 min on departure during peak (overnight Asia flights 19:00-23:00). Qantas Business + oneworld Emerald get priority security + immigration.

MELYMML

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

Melbourne, Australia · 36.5M (2024) passengers / year · 4 terminals

T1 T2 T3 T4

At a glance

IATA / ICAO

MEL / YMML

Passengers / year

36.5M (2024)

Terminals

T1 (QF dom) + T2 (intl) + T3 (VA dom) + T4 (LCC dom)

Runways

2 + 1 future

Main hub

Qantas + Virgin Australia + Jetstar

Distance to CBD

22 km / 14 mi northwest

No train (yet)

Melbourne Airport Rail Link planned for 2029

Terminals + flights

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Terminals

T1Terminal 1 — Qantas Domestic

Qantas + QantasLink

Airlines (2)

T2Terminal 2 — International

All international + Qantas long-haul

Airlines (20)

T3Terminal 3 — Virgin Australia Domestic

Virgin Australia

Airlines (1)

T4Terminal 4 — LCC Domestic

Jetstar + Rex

Airlines (2)

Notable flights

39 shown

Flights we have seen operating from dated fare data, most frequently seen first. Tap a flight number for its route, usual departure time and flight time.

OD177← DPS

Batik Air Malaysia · Kuta, Badung

Jetstar · Kuta, Badung

Garuda Indonesia · Kuta, Badung

+ 21 more flights — filter by terminal to narrow down.

Lounges

Qantas First Lounge

QF First + oneworld Emerald

Qantas Business Lounge

QF Business + oneworld Sapphire

Qantas Domestic Business

QF Business + Frequent Flyer Gold/Platinum

Virgin Australia Lounge

VA Business + Velocity Gold

Plaza Premium

PriorityPass · Pay-per-use AUD 70

Air NZ Lounge

NZ Premium + Star Gold

Mode	To	Cost	Time	Notes
SkyBus (express coach)	Southern Cross Station	AUD 22 one-way	20-30 min	Every 10 min, 24h, direct.
Taxi	Melbourne CBD	AUD 60-80	20-40 min
Uber	Anywhere	AUD 45-65	20-40 min
Public bus 901	Broadmeadows train station	AUD 5	25-35 min	Cheap but multiple transfers needed.

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

At a glance

Terminals + flights

Terminals

Notable flights

Lounges

To / from Melbourne

MEL — Frequently asked

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