ALL car parks are very busy this Labour Day long weekend, with limited drive-up spots available. Please consider alternative transport options.  If you do have a car park booking, please have your QR code ready for a smooth entry and exit and allow extra time to find a spot. 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 more about the Naarm Way Stage 2 project: 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 off or Level 1 for Pick up. Thank you for your patience while we are building your airport.

Terminal 1, 2 & 3

For passengers flying in from Qantas (T1), International Airlines (T2) or Virgin Australia (T3), free 1 minute Pick Up zones are located on Arrival Drive, on the ground level of the Terminal 1,2 & 3 forecourt.  

To access Arrival Drive, simply follow the signs for T123 ‘Pick Up’ on the Tullamarine Freeway that will guide you to the pickup area in the forecourt. 

 Due to construction works in the Terminal 1,2 & 3 forecourt, if you are flying Virgin Australia (T3) it can be easier to pick up on Level 1 of the T4 Transport Hub which is just a short walk to and from Terminal 3. 

Terminal 4

For those flying Jetstar domestic or Rex, pick up is easy on Level 1 of the T4 Transport Hub.  

To access Level 1 in the T4 Transport Hub, exit the Tullamarine Freeway earlier at Exit 19A Naarm Way and follow the signs to the T4 Pick Up zone, or enter the car park if you need more time. 

For more information check out our Pick Up zone map

Need more time? 

To avoid congestion, there is a 1-minute-standing time limit for all vehicles. Please ensure you passenger is waiting and ready for collection before entering the pickup area.  

If you need more time, please enter the Terminal Car Parks where the first 15 minutes are free, then $17 for the first hour of parking. If you’re needing a bit longer, you can view our drive up rates, or save by booking online for the cheapest prices. 

Or you can consider using our free wait zone that is free for the first 60 minutes.  

The free wait zone is conveniently located on Mercer Drive near the Tullamarine Freeway.