Plan ahead: Allow extra travel time to Melbourne Airport

PSA: Centre Road will be fully closed to traffic for beam lifts as part of Naarm Way Stage 2 construction. Closure Times: Feb 5, 2025, 11 PM – 4 AM (Feb 6) Feb 6, 2025, 11 PM – 4 AM (Feb 7) Plan ahead and follow detour signs. 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.

Please refer to the map below, where each impact is labelled with a corresponding number for easy reference.

Terminal 1, 2, 3 Forecourt

1. Public Pick-Up/Rideshare (Lane 3): 7 Public Pick-Up bays will be temporarily closed.

2. Public Pick-Up (Lane 4): 7 Public Pick-Up bays will be temporarily closed, with occasional traffic stops to allow for deliveries.

Terminal 1, 2, 3 Car Park

3A. Level 1: 565 bays temporarily closed, reopening on 4 February.
3B. Level 3: 54 bays temporarily closed.
4. Exit: Three boom gates will remain open.

Terminal Drive / Arrivals Drive / Centre Road

5. Terminal Drive: Rolling stop lane closure between T123 Car Park entry and Centre Road intersection from 3rd – 5th February, between 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

6. Arrivals Drive: Reduced to three lanes.

7. Detour: A detour is in place between the Value Car Park and the terminals. Terminal Services Building staff will regain car access through the front entrance.

T4 Car Park

9. Ramp Lane Closure: One lane remains closed on the Naarm Way Stage 1 ramp.

Centre Road

9A. Full Carriageway Closure: In front of Holiday Inn on Wednesday, 5th February, and Thursday, 6th February, from 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM. 

9B. Northbound Lane Closures: Nighttime: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Monday to Friday, from 29th January to 3rd March). 

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.