Naarm Way - Stage 2 project
Early works are underway on the Naarm Way Stage 2 project, which will provide a direct connection from the Tullamarine Freeway to new dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones in the Terminal 1,2 & 3 Car Park (T123)
These works will result in a reduction in the amount of car parking spots available in the Value, T123, and Business Car Parks. We encourage travellers to book online early for the best rates.
We anticipate that this project will require travellers to add an additional 30 minutes to their travel time.
We'll keep you informed of any planned disruptions through our website to help you plan your trip, whether you're choosing to park, use public transport, or get picked up or dropped off.
At present there are no changes to pick-up and drop-off locations. Some public pick-up bays in the T123 Forecourt are temporarily closed which may cause some congestion.
To avoid traffic congestion in the T123 Forecourt we recommend dropping-off or picking-up travellers at the Terminal 4 Transport Hub; simply drive to the Terminal 4 Car Park and proceed to Level 2 for drop-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups.
Schedule for parking space closures
The schedule of works will result in a reduction in the amount of car parking spots available in the Value and Terminal 123 Car Parks. We encourage travellers to book early and book online for the best rates.
While there will be fewer parking spaces overall, particularly during peak periods, travellers will still be able to take advantage of Melbourne Airport’s Value Car Park rate of just $12 a day, which covers almost two-thirds of the car parking bays available across the precinct.
Parking space closures schedule 2024
| 2024 Schedule |
| October 2024 T123 Car Park: 706 bays (12.6% of all spots) closed. Expect delays when exiting the car park. |
| August 2024 Business Car Park: Reduction of 170 bays August – November 2024. Pre-booking unavailable with limited drive-up spots left. Please consider other parking options. Changes to pedestrian access to Terminals in place, please follow the signs for access. For detailed directions, view the map here. |
July 2024 Value Car Park: additional 100 bays close (taking the total to 600 temporary bay closures, which is only 3% of all spots) |
June 2024 T123 Car Park: the process begins to gradually close 1400 bays over 12 months (which is 7% of all spots, 100% of spots in T4 remain open) |
February 2024 Value Car Park: 500 bays temporarily closed (which is only 2% of all spots) |
| 2024 Schedule |
| October 2024 T123 Car Park: 706 bays (12.6% of all spots) closed. Expect delays when exiting the car park. |
| August 2024 Business Car Park: Reduction of 170 bays August – November 2024. Pre-booking unavailable with limited drive-up spots left. Please consider other parking options. Changes to pedestrian access to Terminals in place, please follow the signs for access. For detailed directions, view the map here. |
July 2024 Value Car Park: additional 100 bays close (taking the total to 600 temporary bay closures, which is only 3% of all spots) |
June 2024 T123 Car Park: the process begins to gradually close 1400 bays over 12 months (which is 7% of all spots, 100% of spots in T4 remain open) |
February 2024 Value Car Park: 500 bays temporarily closed (which is only 2% of all spots) |
Parking space closures schedule 2025/26
| 2025/26 Schedule |
April 2025 Value Car Park: 100 bays re-opened |
2026 New pick up and drop off lanes open (Final date TBC) |
| 2025/26 Schedule |
April 2025 Value Car Park: 100 bays re-opened |
2026 New pick up and drop off lanes open (Final date TBC) |
Naarm Way FAQs
What is Naarm Way Stage 2?
The Naarm Way Stage 2 project will provide a direct connection from the Tullamarine Freeway to new dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones in the T123 car park. This project will transform the way people arrive and depart the airport and reduce traffic congestion. Construction will begin in March 2024 and will be completed by 2026.
How many car parks are closing?
During construction, we will temporarily close 500 car parking bays in our Value Car Park. We will also permanently remove around 1500 parking bays in the T123 Car Park as we make way for dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas on levels 2 and 3. Despite the reduction in parking bays, travellers still have plenty of parking options to choose from at Melbourne Airport. Travellers will still be able to take advantage of Melbourne Airport’s Value Parking from just $12 a day, which spans almost two-thirds of the car parks available. We encourage travellers to book online for the best rates, plan ahead and arrive early particularly during peak periods.
What are the disruptions to parking?
We have temporarily closed 500 parking bays in the Value Car Park. There will be construction works in the T123 car park including the permanent removal of 1500 parking bays, and we will continue to advise and update travellers about these disruptions on our website.
What are the disruptions to dropping off or picking up someone?
There are currently no changes to dropping off or picking up someone at Melbourne Airport. Refer to the maps here for further information about how to pick up or drop off someone at each of the terminals. We will continue to advise of future disruptions and changes on our website so that travellers can plan their trips to and from the airport.
What is Naarm Way Stage 2?
The Naarm Way Stage 2 project will provide a direct connection from the Tullamarine Freeway to new dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones in the T123 car park. This project will transform the way people arrive and depart the airport and reduce traffic congestion. Construction will begin in March 2024 and will be completed by 2026.
How many car parks are closing?
During construction, we will temporarily close 500 car parking bays in our Value Car Park. We will also permanently remove around 1500 parking bays in the T123 Car Park as we make way for dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas on levels 2 and 3. Despite the reduction in parking bays, travellers still have plenty of parking options to choose from at Melbourne Airport. Travellers will still be able to take advantage of Melbourne Airport’s Value Parking from just $12 a day, which spans almost two-thirds of the car parks available. We encourage travellers to book online for the best rates, plan ahead and arrive early particularly during peak periods.
What are the disruptions to parking?
We have temporarily closed 500 parking bays in the Value Car Park. There will be construction works in the T123 car park including the permanent removal of 1500 parking bays, and we will continue to advise and update travellers about these disruptions on our website.
What are the disruptions to dropping off or picking up someone?
There are currently no changes to dropping off or picking up someone at Melbourne Airport. Refer to the maps here for further information about how to pick up or drop off someone at each of the terminals. We will continue to advise of future disruptions and changes on our website so that travellers can plan their trips to and from the airport.