The car parks and roads at Melbourne Airport are very busy this week

All car parks at Melbourne Airport are very busy this week and booking out fast. If you don't have a booking, consider alternate forms of transport to come to the airport. If you do have a booking, allow extra time to find a spot and have your QR code ready for a smooth entry. If using the Terminal 4 car park including pick up and drop off, please note Naarm Way is closed until mid November. To access the T4 car park, please exit the Tullamarine Freeway at Exit 18 on Mercer Drive, then turn right at the Airport Drive roundabout and follow the signs to the Terminal 4 car park. Proceed to Level 2 for drop-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups. Due to ongoing construction in the Terminal 1,2,3 car park pick up and drop off areas, passengers should plan for potential delays of up to an hour during peak times if you are being dropped off by a loved one, taxi or Uber.  Thank you for your patience while we are building your airport.

Melbourne Airport leading the way on accessibility ahead of busy school holidays

Published 16 September 2025

In a first for an Australian airport, travellers at Melbourne Airport will have access to a network of buggies and powered wheelchairs to help move around the growing precinct.

Melbourne Airport Assist was formally launched this morning and will integrate with existing airline support processes to ensure there is a human available to help at all stages of the passenger journey.
The service is operated by Travellers Aid and will be available to passengers seven days a week between the hours of 6am and 10pm.

Melbourne Airport Assist has been developed based on the results of a four-month trial conducted in 2024 and launched ahead of a busy school holiday period, with the airport expecting to welcome more than two million people.

The Thursday and Friday before the AFL Grand Final are forecast to be the busiest days of the two-week holiday period with almost a quarter of a million passengers expected in that 48 hours.
Last month Melbourne Airport welcomed a total of 2,990,480 passengers, including an August record for international travellers, with 960,907 people processed in Terminal 2.

Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus said the launch of Melbourne Airport Assist would help improve accessibility for people with mobility needs.

“Airports can be stressful places and for some people, simply getting in and out of the terminal doors is a challenge, so we’re happy to be able to provide this industry-leading service,” she said.

“We need to ensure the airport is not a barrier to people moving around the country, and we’re proud to have worked with airlines and travellers with lived experiences to deliver a service that meets their needs.

“The airport precinct is growing to accommodate Victoria’s growing population and the increasing demand for air travel.

“As part of that we are building our new drop off and pick up location in the Terminal 1,2, 3 car park which will allow us to expand our international terminal out into the forecourt.

“Our carparks will be very busy these holidays so we recommend travellers plan ahead, book parking online and allow extra time to get to the airport and find a parking space.”

Passenger figures for August 2025:

Passengers   August 2025   August 2024   Growth (%)*   
International   960,907 922,916 +4.1%  
Domestic   2,029,573  1,962,654  +3.4%  
Total (excl. transits)   2,990,480  2,885,570 +3.6%  
Passengers   
International   960,907 
Domestic   2,029,573  
Total (excl. transits)   2,990,480  

*Monthly percentage growth compared to August 2024   

Passenger figures for Financial Year to August 

Passengers   Financial Year 2025/26   Financial Year 2024/25    Growth (%)*   
International   2,003,429 1,924,118 +4.1%  
Domestic   4,182,223 4,005,193 +4.4%  
Total (excl. transits)   6,185,652 5,929,311 +4.3%  
Passengers   
International   2,003,429 
Domestic   4,182,223 
Total (excl. transits)   6,185,652 

*Percentage growth compared to FY 2024/25  


Published 16 September 2025