Melbourne Airport sits about 23 kilometres north-west of the city. It has four terminals in one precinct. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 sit under one roof. Terminal 4 is a short walk away. The international terminal is T2, while the others handle domestic flights. Because the terminals are close, walking between them is easy. Always check your terminal before you travel. It depends on your airline, not your destination. You can confirm live terminal details on the official Melbourne Airport website.
Terminal 1 is the home of Qantas domestic flights. If you fly Qantas within Australia, you check in here. It has lounges, cafes, shops and baggage services. QantasLink regional flights also depart from this terminal. Moreover, Terminal 1 connects directly to Terminals 2 and 3. You can walk between them without going outside. For Qantas international flights, however, you need Terminal 2 instead.
Terminal 2 handles all international flights, both arrivals and departures. Every airline flying overseas from Melbourne uses this terminal. This includes Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. It has customs, immigration, duty-free shopping and currency exchange. Because international travel needs extra checks, allow more time here. In addition, Terminal 2 connects under cover to Terminals 1 and 3. So transfers between domestic and international flights stay simple. Our Melbourne airport transfers meet you right at this terminal on arrival.
Terminal 3 is used by Virgin Australia for domestic flights. Some other carriers use it too. It offers check-in, baggage services, lounges, cafes and shops. Like the others, it links directly to Terminals 1 and 2 under one roof. Therefore, connecting from a Virgin domestic flight to an international one is easy. You simply walk across to Terminal 2. Always confirm your airline, as terminal allocations can change.
Terminal 4 serves low-cost domestic airlines. These include Jetstar, Rex and Bonza. It is a modern terminal built for quick, budget travel. Unlike Terminals 1, 2 and 3, it is a separate building. Even so, it is just a short covered walk away. Terminal 4 has self-service check-in, food outlets and shops. If you fly Jetstar domestically, this is your terminal. Allow a few extra minutes to walk across from the main precinct.
Moving between terminals is simple. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are connected under one roof. So you can walk between them in a few minutes. Terminal 4 is a short, covered walk from the main precinct. Unlike some larger airports, there is no shuttle bus between terminals. Signage throughout the airport is clear. However, if you have a tight connection, allow enough time. This matters most when moving between domestic and international flights.
Terminal 2 handles all international flights at Melbourne Airport. This covers both arrivals and departures. All overseas airlines use this terminal.
Jetstar uses Terminal 4 for its domestic flights. It is a separate building, a short covered walk from the main precinct
Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are connected under one roof. Terminal 4 is a short, covered walk away. No shuttle bus is needed between terminals.
Melbourne Airport is about 23 kilometres from the CBD. By car, the trip takes 25 to 35 minutes via CityLink and the Tullamarine Freeway.
Options include taxi, rideshare, SkyBus and parking. For comfort and door-to-door service, many travellers pre-book a private chauffeur transfer. It covers every terminal.
