The car parks and roads at Melbourne Airport are very busy today

All car parks at Melbourne Airport are nearly sold out today. If you don't have a booking, consider alternate forms of transport to come to the airport. If you do have a booking, allow extra time to find a spot and have your QR code ready for a smooth entry. If using the Terminal 4 car park including pick up and drop off, please note Naarm Way is closed until mid November. To access the T4 car park, please exit the Tullamarine Freeway at Exit 18 on Mercer Drive, then turn right at the Airport Drive roundabout and follow the signs to the Terminal 4 car park. Proceed to Level 2 for drop-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups. Due to ongoing construction in the Terminal 1,2,3 car park pick-up and drop-off areas, passengers should plan for potential delays of up to an hour during peak times if you are being dropped off by a loved one, taxi or Uber.  Thank you for your patience while we are building your airport.

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Helping winter holidays take flight at Melbourne Airport.
22.6.22

Passengers travelling through Melbourne Airport over the June school holidays should plan to arrive 1-2 hours before a domestic flight and 2-3 hours before an international flight, with the airport expecting its busiest days since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 2.1 million people are predicted to pass through Melbourne Airport’s terminals between June 24 and July 17, with airlines forecasting 1.6 million domestic travellers and 447,000 international passengers.

That figure is significantly higher than the more than 1.7 million passengers processed over the three-week Easter holiday period, with international traveller numbers up 77 per cent.

Passengers should also be aware of significant construction work around the airport, particularly in Terminal 1, with some regular retail outlets closed to allow for a major upgrade. Pop-up options have been installed to take their place, including walkways before the departure gates.

Lorie Argus, Melbourne Airport’s Appointed CEO, said departing passengers should plan to leave plenty of time before their flight to avoid unnecessary stress.

“We encourage people to allow time to get to the airport, check in and go through security, as there may be queues, particularly at peak travel times,” she said.

“Equally, we’d ask people don’t arrive too early, because some airlines don’t open check-in until two hours before a domestic departure and three hours prior to an international flight.

“The aviation industry is still working to rebuild our workforce following the pandemic, and staffing remains an issue for some operators, particularly in baggage and ground handling.

“During this busy period, we ask people to be respectful of one another and our staff as we work to get you where you need to be as quickly and safely as possible.”

To help facilitate smooth holiday travel for passengers Melbourne Airport is taking the following steps:

• Increased shift coverage at security screening points
• Strategic aircraft bay allocation to spread passenger loads and reduce congestion at checkpoints
• Extra technicians to address infrastructure issues quickly
• Additional cleaning with a focus on bathrooms, waste and loose litter
• Extra customer service staff at car parks