ALL car parks are very busy this Labour Day long weekend, with limited drive-up spots available. Please consider alternative transport options.  If you do have a car park booking, please have your QR code ready for a smooth entry and exit and allow extra time to find a spot. Our roads and car parks may have changed since your last visit. Due to ongoing construction in the T123 car park Pick up and Drop off areas, passengers should plan for potential delays of up to an hour during peak times. Learn more about the Naarm Way Stage 2 project: https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/plan-ahead To avoid congestion, we recommend using the equivalent pick-up and drop-off facilities at nearby Terminal 4 car park, just a short 10-minute walk from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Simply drive to the Terminal 4 Car Park and proceed to Level 2 for Drop off or Level 1 for Pick up. Thank you for your patience while we are building your airport.

Overview

We’re changing the way you pick up and drop off for Terminals 1,2 and 3 from Spring 2026. 

New Pick Up and Drop Off zones

We’re getting ready for a big change to the way you pick up and drop off at Melbourne Airport.  

In Spring 2026 we’ll open our new, free and expanded Pick Up and Drop Off zones for passengers using Terminal 1 (Qantas Domestic), Terminal 2 (International) and Terminal 3 (Virgin Australia) in the new T123 Transport Hub. 

It will operate in a similar way to the T4 Transport Hub for Jetstar and Rex passengers, but on a bigger scale. 

There’ll be a new dedicated exit from the Tullamarine Freeway and more room for your hellos and goodbyes. The new Pick Up and Drop Off zones will allow us to start expanding the International Terminal. 

We’ll have plenty of support on hand to help guide you through the changes. So keep an eye out for the signs to the new T123 Transport Hub, and let’s get ready together.  

View the upcoming changes

See the below video of an artist’s impression of what the new drop off and pick up experience will look like. 

Pick Up and Drop Off FAQs

Do you have questions about the new pick up and drop off changes coming in Spring 2026? View our Pick Up and Drop Off FAQs page.

Fact Sheet

View our downloadable fact sheet for more information about the Naarm Way project.