How To Use the Melbourne Airport App to Book and Manage Parking

Looking to tick off a key part of your travel prep? The Melbourne Airport App is designed to help you plan the basics before you fly, including where to leave your car and how to book airport parking. It’s free to download and available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Melbourne Airport has a few onsite parking options available to book up to 12 months in advance. By pre-booking parking online, you get access to lower parking rates than drive-up rates. It’s a simple way to shape a smoother parking experience and cross one more thing off your travel to-do list early.

To book online, open the App and tap on the Melbourne Airport Parking banner at the bottom. Then tap “Parking” in the right-hand corner.

Step 1: Enter your travel dates and times, choose the terminal you’re flying from and add a promo code if you have one.

Step 2: Select the parking option that suits your budget and preferences. You can also add extras like the Overstay Guarantee if you’d like.

Step 3: Complete the booking using your credit card or a mobile wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Step 4: You’ll receive a confirmation email with a QR code to scan at the entry and exit gate.

Whether you're planning a same-day trip or heading away for a longer holiday, Melbourne Airport offers several parking options suited to both short-term and long-term stays. Here’s a quick look at each one:

• Value Car Park: If you’re heading away for a few days and looking for a budget-friendly option, this open-air car park is the most practical choice. It has entrances on Mercer Drive and Airport Drive and includes a free bus service running every 15 minutes, day and night. The bus stops are near Terminal 1 and Terminal 4. Travellers flying Qantas domestically from Terminal 1 or departing internationally from the international terminal in Terminal 2 will find the Terminal 1 stop most convenient. If you’re flying domestically from Terminals 3 or 4 with Jetstar, Rex, Link Airways or Virgin Australia, the Terminal 4 stop is the best option.
• Value Express: During peak times such as school holidays, you can also book Value Express, a seasonal valet-style service within the Value Car Park. Simply drop off your car near Bus Stop B and hop on the next bus while a member of our team parks it for you. When you return, one of our friendly staff will have your car ready so you can continue your journey home. Depending on availability, you can also choose to upgrade your booking to Value Express upon arrival.
• Terminal Car Parks: If you prefer parking within walking distance of the terminals, these multi-level car parks are a great option. There are two locations, both right across from the terminals and offering open-air and undercover parking. The T123 Terminal Car Park connects to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via a covered bridge, ideal for Qantas, Virgin Australia and international passengers. If you’re flying from Terminal 4 with Jetstar, Link Airways, Rex or Virgin Australia, the T4 Terminal Car Park is just a 100-metre walk away.
• Premium Car Parks: Located on Level 1 of both the T123 and T4 Car Parks, these prime self-park bays sit closest to the terminal entry points. From here, it’s just a short walk to the check-in areas. Every bay is fully undercover, which can be helpful if you’re travelling with kids, carrying extra bags or flying out early and want a quicker walk to the terminal.
• Melbourne Airport Valet: Prefer to hand over the keys and head straight to the terminal? Melbourne Airport Valet makes that process simple. Drive to Level 1 of the T123 Car Park, leave your car with our team and walk to check-in while we handle the parking for you. It’s a practical option if you're travelling early, arriving with family or carrying extra luggage. You can also ask about the optional car cleaning service if you’d like to return to a freshly cleaned car.
• Qantas Valet: Flying with Qantas from Terminal 1? This valet service places you closest to the Qantas domestic terminal. The handover bays are on Level 1 of the T123 Car Park. Simply drive in, leave your keys with the team and walk to check-in. The service is open to all travellers, but if you’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer, you’ll earn points each time you use this service. An optional car wash is available if you’d like your vehicle cleaned while you’re away.

Travel plans can change, and you can manage your online booking through My Bookings using your booking reference number. If you haven’t parked yet, you can update or cancel your booking up to two hours before your scheduled entry time. Already parked? You can extend your stay anytime by adjusting your exit time and updating the exit date through the same portal.

Every online booking also includes a built-in grace period, which gives you a little extra flexibility if your timing shifts. For bookings under four hours, you get one hour on either side of your entry and exit time. If you’re parking for longer than four hours, that window extends to two hours.

It’s still smart to allow extra time for road delays and disruptions around Tullamarine, especially during busy periods when traffic near the Pick Up and Drop Off zones can build up. Adding around 60 minutes to your travel time to the airport can help keep things on schedule.

Sorting out your airport car parking early can make travel day feel a lot more straightforward. The Melbourne Airport App helps you organise the details before you arrive, so you know exactly where you’re heading when it’s time to leave for the airport. Planning ahead also gives you more flexibility to choose the parking option that works best for your trip.

If you still have questions, the Parking FAQs page covers common topics about airport parking and how everything works on arrival. You can also reach out to our customer service team if you need help with your booking or travel plans. For parking tips, updates and special offers throughout the year, you can also sign up for the Parking Deals newsletter and have the latest news sent straight to your inbox.