Increased capacity into key international markets is helping drive a surge in foreign visitors to Victoria.
In August, a total of 922,916 passengers travelled through Melbourne Airport’s international terminal, which represents an eight per cent increase on the same month last year.
Compared to August 2018, the number of passport holders travelling through Melbourne from Vietnam was up 54%, while passport holders from the Philippines were up 48%.
Asiana’s seasonal flights from Seoul resulted in a 46% increase in South Korean passport holders, while Turkish Airlines’ flights to Istanbul (via Singapore) delivered an almost 20% increase in Turkish passport holders.
A total of 1,962,992 domestic passengers were recorded for the month of August, which was a slight decrease on August 2023 and reflects the exit of Rex from major trunk routes.
Victorians looking for an overseas holiday in 2025 will be able to score a bargain from today, with global sale fares on offer to North America, Europe and Asia.
For the first time Melbourne Airport will partner with multiple airlines and Webjet to offer some of the most competitive international airfares since the pandemic.
The global sale is available for travel between the 1st of January 2025 and the 31st of August 2025 and will be on sale from Monday September 9 through to Monday September 23 or until sold out.
Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation Jim Parashos said the growth in international capacity was helping to offset the relatively stagnant domestic market.
“We have worked hard to attract new airlines to Melbourne Airport at the same time as growing our list of destinations, meaning Victorian travellers and exporters have more choice than ever,” he said.
“Our partnership with Webjet is a great chance for passengers to snap up cheap flights for their 2025 holidays.
“Melbourne Airport’s planned third runway will increase capacity and give new and existing carriers the room they need to grow, which ultimately means a better offering for travellers.”
Passenger figures for August 2024:
| Passengers | August 2024 | August 2023 | Growth (%)* |
| International | 922,916 | 849,710 | +8% |
| Domestic | 1,962,992 | 1,969,299 | -.4% |
| Total (excl. transits) | 2,885,908 | 2,819,009 | +2.4% |
| Passengers | |
| International | 922,916 |
| Domestic | 1,962,992 |
| Total (excl. transits) | 2,885,908 |
*Monthly percentage growth compared to August 2023
Passenger figures for Financial Year to August
| Passengers | Financial Year 2024/25 | Financial Year 2023/24 | Growth (%)* |
| International | 1,924,118 | 1,768,404 | +8.8% |
| Domestic | 4,005,531 | 3,977,336 | +.8% |
| Total (excl. transits) | 5,929,649 | 5,745,740 | +3.2% |
| Passengers | |
| International | 1,924,118 |
| Domestic | 4,005,531 |
| Total (excl. transits) | 5,929,649 |
*percentage growth compared to FY 2023/24