The car parks at Melbourne Airport are busy

The car parks at Melbourne Airport are busy this week. The Value car park is sold out this week, the Terminal 1,2,3 car park is almost sold out and the Terminal 4 car park is selling fast. If you have an existing car park booking, please arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual and have your QR code ready for a smooth entry and exit. 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. To avoid congestion, we recommend using the equivalent pick-up and drop-off facilities at nearby Terminal 4 car park, which is a 10-minute walk to and from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Simply drive to the Terminal 4 Car Park and proceed to Level 2 for drop-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups. Thank you for your patience while we are building your airport.

Melbourne Airport sets new April record

Melbourne Airport welcomed more than one million international travellers in April as Australians took advantage of the proximity of the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends. 

 

In total, 3.11 million passengers passed through the airport’s terminals in April, marking an 8 per cent increase compared to the same time last year and setting a new April record. 

 

International traveller numbers grew by 16 per cent to 1,026,386 – another record for April and marking the first time that international traveller numbers have surpassed one million in April. Domestic passenger volumes rose by 4 per cent to more than two million. 

 

Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation Jim Parashos said the numbers highlighted the city’s strong position as a global aviation hub and underscored the need for future-proofed infrastructure. 

 

“April’s figures are a strong reminder that Melburnians love to travel – and the demand for both international and domestic flights continues to grow,” he said. 

 

“The back-to-back public holidays in the midst of school holidays created a blockbuster travel period, and travellers clearly made the most of it. 

 

“We also welcomed around 16,000 delegates attending the Amway China Leadership Seminar, an event hosted in Melbourne in April.  

 

“Events like this are a powerful reminder of how important destination marketing is. In an increasingly competitive global market, attracting major international delegations and conferences to Melbourne has significant benefits for our visitor economy, from hotels and restaurants to transport and tourism operators. 

 

“To keep pace with demand, we’re working with our airlines to deliver an expansion of the international terminal and a third runway to ensure our airfield has the capacity to serve Victoria’s growing population.” 

 

Passenger figures for April 2025:

  

Passengers  April 2025  April 2024  Growth (%)*  
International  1,026,386 885,365 +16% 
Domestic  2,084,257 2,007,786 +4% 
Total (excl. transits)  3,110,643 2,893,151 +8% 
Passengers  
International  1,026,386 
Domestic  2,084,257 
Total (excl. transits)  3,110,643 

*Monthly percentage growth compared to April 2024  

  

Passenger figures for Financial Year to April 

Passengers  Financial Year 2024/25  Financial Year 2023/24   Growth (%)*  
International  10,114,384 9,285,103 +8.9% 
Domestic  20,403,117 20,338,235 +0.3% 
Total (excl. transits)  30,517,501 29,633,338 +3.0% 
Passengers  
International  10,114,384 
Domestic  20,403,117 
Total (excl. transits)  30,517,501 

*Percentage growth compared to FY 2023/24