Information on Melbourne

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Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport (MEL) information

Introduction

Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport is one of Australia’s major transport hubs and is particularly important as a gateway to the Victoria area. The airport serves close to 20-million passengers a year and it encompasses an impressive array of services and facilities at its three terminals that are located under a single roof.

Airport parking at Melbourne

Both short and long-term car parks are available at Melbourne Airport, providing a total of almost 7,000 parking spaces. The short-term lot is situated roughly 328 feet from the airport building, while long-term parking can be found approximately 1,312 feet from the terminals. Free shuttle buses provide transport from the long-term parking lot to the airport building. Over 1,000 undercover long-term parking spaces are offered in a multi-level parking lot, 656 feet from T1, T2 and T3. Business parking is located next to T3 and opposite T1. Parking payment machines are located at various points inside and outside the main structure. Ample parking for disabled passengers is available close to the building.

Getting to and from Melbourne

Melbourne Airport is located approximately 16 miles from Melbourne city centre. The airport is accessible from the city via the CityLink toll road/Tullamarine freeway, with a journey time of less than 30 minutes. A Skylink pass is necessary to access the airport in a private vehicle. Taxis can be taken from outside the airport building and the Skybus provides a round-the-clock shuttle service to the city, departing every 15 minutes during daylight hours and every 30 minutes to 1 hour at night. Additionally, public buses leave from outside the terminal building, offering transportation to various locations in and around Melbourne.

Amenities at Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport

Melbourne Airport is geared to provide absolute customer satisfaction, with excellent facilities distributed throughout the terminal building. ATMs and exchange counters can be found near the check-in desks of the International Terminal as well as at the Departures Hall, while internet services are scattered throughout T1, T2 and T3. A good selection of restaurants, cafés, coffee shops and bars can be found at the various terminals and a plethora of retail stores and a first-class, duty-free centre provide opportunities for last-minute shopping.

Baby changing facilities can be found at T1, T2 and T3, as can coin and card operated telephones. Telephones for the hearing impaired are located at T2 Arrivals on the ground floor and public showers are situated at T2 Departures. An airport medical centre and pharmacy are located at the Departures area of T1. Luggage storing and wrapping facilities are also available at the airport. The Melbourne Hilton Airport Hotel offers full business and conference amenities just a stone’s throw away from the terminal building.

Travellers’ information counters are situated at the International Terminal, in both the Arrivals and Departures areas, and they can provide answers to questions about both the airport and local tourism.

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