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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Melbourne Airport passenger performance May 2021
16.6.21

More than 1.26 million people flew domestically and internationally through Melbourne Airport during May.
 
Traveller numbers were consistent with figures recorded in April, which saw around 1.4 million hit the skies.
 
Melbourne Airport CEO Lyell Strambi said that while demand for travel has been remarkably resilient, the latest Victorian outbreak had again halted the momentum of the recovery.
 
“Victorians are showing great confidence in interstate travel, which is really pleasing. In fact, just last month we were welcoming around 65 per cent of our pre-COVID passenger levels thanks to open domestic borders and the New Zealand travel bubble,” said Mr Strambi.
 
“But as we know certainty during COVID can prove fleeting, with Victoria’s most recent lockdown causing states and territories to introduce fresh travel bans on Melbourne.
 
“The latest lockdown saw domestic seat capacity fall by more than 60 per cent compared to the start of the month. The impact goes beyond holidaymakers of course, to all of the businesses and staff associated with travel and tourism.
 
“Lockdowns have proven effective as a health measure, but they are absolutely brutal on the community and business.
 
“Ultimately, passengers need time and confidence to plan their travel. Short, sharp interventions can be recovered but when they are extended, other states and territories tread cautiously before reopening again.”
 
Passenger figures for May 2021:                      

PassengersMay 2021May 2020Growth (%)*
International52,10315,002247.3%           
Domestic1,209,48458,0201984.6%
Total (ex transits)1,261,58773,0221627.7%
Passengers
International52,103
Domestic1,209,484
Total (ex transits)1,261,587

*Monthly percentage growth compared to May 2020

Passenger figures for Financial Year to May 2020/21

PassengersFinancial Year 2020/21 (‘000)Financial Year 2019/20 (‘000)Growth (%)*
International204,8258,196,745-97.5
Domestic5,612,88318,891,139-70.3%
Total (ex transits)5,817,70827,087,884-78.5%
Passengers
International204,825
Domestic5,612,883
Total (ex transits)5,817,708

*percentage growth compared to FY 2019/20