Melbourne Airport (MEL) (Tullamarine) is the primary airport serving Melbourne and Victoria. It has a distinct international terminal and multiple domestic terminals/concourses; the airport handles many millions of passengers annually and serves both domestic and international networks.
Terminal Guide for Melbourne Airport #
The airport is divided into an international terminal and several domestic terminals/concourses. Domestic and international check‑in and arrivals are handled in separate buildings; internal shuttle and pedestrian links connect the terminals for transfers.
Getting to and From Melbourne Airport #
Air-to-city options include shuttle coaches, taxis and ride-share; there is no direct heavy rail link to the terminals. Travel time to Melbourne CBD is typically 20-40 minutes by road depending on traffic.
- Coach / Shuttle: Services such as SkyBus run frequent direct transfers to the city centre and major suburbs; journey time is about 20-40 minutes.
- Taxi / Ride-share: Taxis and app-based services operate from the terminals; fares and journey times vary with traffic.
- Driving: The airport is well connected by road; car hire and parking are available on site.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Melbourne Airport #
Full range of passenger services for both short and long waits.
- Lounges: Airline and pay-per-use lounges are available in international and some domestic terminals.
- Food & drink: Numerous restaurants, cafes and bars across landside and airside areas.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Free Wi‑Fi and charging points are provided in terminals.
- Accessibility: Assistance and accessible facilities are available; pre‑arrange where possible.
Tips for Melbourne Airport #
- Check which domestic terminal your airline uses - Melbourne Airport has separate terminals for international and domestic services and some domestic airlines use separate concourses.
- Allow extra time for transfers to the city during peak hours - SkyBus and taxis are reliable but can be affected by traffic.
- SkyBus offers direct airport‑to‑city transfers; pre-book if you want a fixed-price option to the CBD or St Kilda.
Weather & Climate near Melbourne Airport #
Melbourne Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (557 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 5.0 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.3h |
| February | Excellent | 14° - 27° | 21° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.3h |
| March | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 4.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.2h |
| April | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| June | Good | 6° - 14° | 7° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| July | Good | 5° - 13° | 6° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| August | Good | 6° - 14° | 8° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.6h |
| September | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.7h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 5.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.9h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 5.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.0h |
| December | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 18° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 4.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
