Plan ahead: Allow extra travel time to Melbourne Airport

PSA: If you’re heading to the airport over January to early March 2025, we encourage you to allow an extra 30 minutes for your journey due to potential delays caused by construction works in the Terminal 123 forecourt. If you're picking up or dropping off loved ones, consider using Exit 19A and the Terminal 4 Car Park to avoid congestion in the Terminal 123 forecourt. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Road delays and disruptions

Overview

There are disruptions due to construction work around Melbourne Airport. Please check this list so you can plan ahead.

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.

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-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups.

Lane and road changes due to Forecourt construction

T123 Car Park

Expect delays in the forecourt and when exiting the T123 Car Park.

  • Arrivals Drive reduced to 3 lanes


T123 Car Park

Expect delays in the forecourt and when exiting the T123 Car Park.

  • Arrivals Drive reduced to 3 lanes


Lane closures at the T123 Forecourt Bus and Public Pick-Up area

T123 Forecourt
  • Temporary bay closures in the Public Pick-Up lane.

To avoid traffic congestion in the T123 Forecourt we recommend dropping-off or picking-up travellers at the Terminal 4 Transport Hub; simply drive to the Terminal 4 Car Park and proceed to Level 2 for drop-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups.

T123 Forecourt
  • Temporary bay closures in the Public Pick-Up lane.

To avoid traffic congestion in the T123 Forecourt we recommend dropping-off or picking-up travellers at the Terminal 4 Transport Hub; simply drive to the Terminal 4 Car Park and proceed to Level 2 for drop-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups.

Lane closures on Centre Road

  • Temporary bay closures in the Public Pick-Up Lane

Northbound Lane Closures: Daytime: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (Monday to Friday). Nighttime: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM (Monday to Friday, from 20 January to 3 March).

Southbound Lane Closures: Daytime: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (Monday to Friday).

Pedestrian access from the Value Car Park to the terminals has changed

Value Car Park pedestrian access

The pedestrian route between the Value Car Park and Terminals has changed. Please follow posted signs. Pedestrians are advised to factor additional walking time to their journey.

The complimentary bus service for the Value Car Park remains unaffected, running every 15 minutes to the Terminals.

Value Car Park pedestrian access

The pedestrian route between the Value Car Park and Terminals has changed. Please follow posted signs. Pedestrians are advised to factor additional walking time to their journey.

The complimentary bus service for the Value Car Park remains unaffected, running every 15 minutes to the Terminals.