Car parks are busy

ALL car parks are very busy over the Easter period, with limited drive-up spots available. Please consider alternative transport options. Please have your QR code ready for a smooth entry and exit. 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 about the Naarm Way Stage 2 project to plan ahead: 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-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups. Thank you for your patience.

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Melbourne Airport ready for the school holiday rush

Melbourne Airport is preparing to welcome more than 1.7 million passengers over the upcoming school holiday period as Victorians look to beat the winter chill.

A total of 1,748,662 passengers are forecast to come through the terminals over the two-week school holidays, which represents a 9 per cent increase on the same holiday period last year.

The airport is expecting its busiest day since the pandemic on 5 July with 118,350 passengers forecast to arrive or depart. 

Bali is the international destination of choice for Victorians chasing the sun this winter along with the Singapore transit hub, while Sydney and Brisbane lead the way domestically.

Travellers making their way through the airport these holidays will be able to grab a cheap feed thanks to the launch of the Land a Deal campaign which will see each retail outlet offer a meal or drink special.

Melbourne Airport Chief of Ground Transport, Property and Retail Jai McDermott said passengers should be planning ahead to beat the holiday rush.

“It is going to be a busy couple of weeks here as we welcome an average of 100,000 passengers each and every day, so we encourage people to take the stress of finding a park out of the equation by planning ahead and booking their parking online,” he said.

“We’re advising passengers to add 30 minutes to their planned journeys as construction is underway on Naarm Way Stage 2 which may result in some extra build-up of traffic in the forecourt area. 

“We know a lot of our travellers are on a budget these holidays and our Land a Deal campaign gives them great value food and drink options across all four terminals.   

“Melbourne has shivered through a cold snap to start winter so it’s no surprise that many travellers are bound for sun-soaked beaches both here and abroad these school holidays.

“We’re ready for the busy period: we’ve flexed up operations across the business with more cleaning and security staff as well as additional customer service staff to greet you with a smile and help you get on your way.”