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Getting to MEL Airport
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Average travel time from Melbourne
31 minutes
Average price from Melbourne
A$58
Average distance from Melbourne
27 kilometers
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MEL airline terminals
Look up your airline below to make sure you arrive at the correct departures gate.
Please note that some airlines fly out of multiple terminals. Visit the official MEL Airport website to check for any service changes.
Terminal 1
Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, LATAM Airlines, Qantas, SriLankan Airlines
Terminal 2
AEGEAN, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Vanuatu, AirAsia X, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EGYPTAIR, EL AL, Emirates, Ethiopian, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Firefly, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Jetstar, KLM, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, MIAT Mongolian, Middle East Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, RwandAir, SAS, SAUDIA, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United, Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet, Xiamen Airlines
Terminal 3
Air Canada, Air Mauritius, ANA, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United, Virgin Australia
Terminal 4
Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas, Rex
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What to do at MEL Airport
Early for your flight? Hungry? See what amenities are available at the airport when you get there.
Visit the official MEL Airport website to check hours of operation and any service changes.
- Food & Restaurants
- Hungry Jack’s (Fast Food, located at T1)
- Baketico (Bakery, located at T1)
- Little Pope (Cafe, located at T1)
- WH Smith Australia (Convenience, located at T1)
- Mobo Moga (Asian, located at T1)
- Liv Eat Healthy Eating (Healthy, located at T1)
- Icons Victoria (Australian, located at T1)
- Flat Chat Espresso & Bar (Coffee/Tea, located at T1)
- Shopping
Down Small - WH Smith Australia (Convenience, located at T1)
- The Chocolate Box (Sweets, located at T1)
- Lounges
Down Small - The Qantas Club (Lounge, located at Level 1)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Grill’d Healthy Burgers (Burgers, located at T2)
- Axil Coffee Roasters (Coffee/Tea, located at T2)
- Bubblz (Coffee/Tea, located at T2)
- Brunetti Classico (Italian, located at T2)
- Bà Xã (Asian, located at T2)
- WH Smith Australia (Convenience, located at T2)
- Bar Pulpo by Movida (Spanish, located at T2)
- Pickett’s Deli & Rotisserie (Australian, located at T2)
- Shopping
Down Small - Amcal Pharmacy (Health/Beauty, located at T2)
- Aesop (Health/Beauty, located at T2)
- Max Mara (Clothing/Accessories, located at T2)
- Emporio Armani (Clothing/Accessories, located at T2)
- WH Smith Australia (Newsstand/Books, located at T2)
- Lotte Duty Free (Duty Free, located at T2)
- Australian Produce Store (Convenience, located at T2)
- BOSS (Clothing/Accessories, located at T2)
- Australian Way (Travel, located at T2)
- Baggage Storage by Smartecarte (Travel, located at T2)
- Lounges
Down Small - Emirates Lounge (Lounge, located at Level 3)
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate 9)
- Singapore SilverKris Lounge (Lounge, located at Level 1)
- Qantas First (Lounge, located at Level 3)
- The House (Lounge, located at Gate 35)
- Marhaba Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate 9)
- Air New Zealand/United Airlines Lounge (Lounge, located at Level 1)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Boost Juice (Juice, located at T3)
- McDonald’s (Fast Food, located at T3)
- Biggie Smalls (Restaurant, located at T3)
- Stomping Ground Brewery (Bar, located at T3)
- EARL Canteen (Cafe, located at T3)
- WH Smith Australia (Convenience, located at T3)
- AFL Kitchen & Bar (Bar, located at T3)
- Bars
Down Small - Stomping Ground Brewery (Bar, located at T3)
- AFL Kitchen & Bar (Bar, located at T3)
- Shopping
Down Small - WH Smith Australia (Newsstand/Books, located at T3)
- The Chocolate Box (Sweets, located at T3)
- Lounges
Down Small - Virgin Australia Lounge (Lounge, located at Mezzanine)
- Virgin Australia Lounge (Lounge, located at Check-in)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Boost Juice (Juice, located at T4)
- Daniel’s Donuts (Desserts/Snacks, located at T4)
- Brasserie Bread (Bakery, located at T4)
- Hanna’s Cafe (Cafe, located at T4)
- Brunetti Classico (Italian, located at T4)
- Gusto Pasta Bar (Italian, located at T4)
- WH Smith Australia (Convenience, located at T4)
- Go! Convenience (Desserts/Snacks, located at T4)
- Shopping
Down Small - Amcal Pharmacy (Health/Beauty, located at T4)
- Lego (Toys, located at T4)
- Peter Alexander (Clothing/Accessories, located at T4)
- Rip Curl (Clothing/Accessories, located at T4)
- WH Smith Australia (Newsstand/Books, located at T4)
- Mimco (Clothing/Accessories, located at T4)
- Go! Convenience (Sweets, located at T4)
- MECCA (Health/Beauty, located at T4)
- Lounges
Down Small - The REX Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate 30)
Top questions about MEL Airport
- How early should I get to MEL?
Down Small We recommend getting to the airport 3 hours early for international travel. Reserve a ride ahead of time to help minimize wait times. You can even save your trip to your Uber account to take the guesswork out of scheduling airport dropoff and pickup.
- Where will I be dropped off?
Down Small Your Uber driver will take you to the departures entrance at the terminal that you select.
- How much will my Uber trip from MEL cost?
Down Small The cost of an Uber trip from MEL Airport depends on factors that include the type of ride you request, the estimated length and duration of the trip, tolls, and current demand for rides.
You can see an estimate of the price before you request by going here and entering your pickup spot and destination. Then when you request a ride, you’ll see your actual price in the app based on real-time factors.
- Can I arrange a pickup at MEL?
Down Small Yes. Go to our MEL Airport pickup page for more information.
- Can I hail a taxi using Uber to get to MEL Airport?
Down Small Yes. See our taxi page for more information about how you can request a cab with Uber.
- Will my driver take the fastest way to MEL Airport?
Down Small Your driver has directions to your destination (including the fastest way to get there), but you can always request a specific route. Tolls may apply.
See other airports near Melbourne
Not leaving from MEL? See information about other airports in the area.
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