MEL Airport Transportation Options
Melbourne Airport offers a variety of transportation options to suit your needs. Whether you're heading to the city center or exploring the suburbs, you can choose from taxis, shuttles, ride-shares, rental cars, and public transport.
Taxis & Limousines
Taxis are readily available at Melbourne Airport. You can find them at the designated taxi ranks outside each terminal. Limousine services are also available for a more private experience. For bookings, you can contact local providers or arrange through your hotel.
Private Shuttles & Buses
- SkyBus Express: Runs daily every 10 minutes to Southern Cross Station in the city center. Tickets can be purchased online or at the bus stop. SkyBus also provides a free hotel transfer service from Southern Cross Station.
- Tullamarine Bus Lines: Services the northwest suburbs. Contact at +61 3 9338 3817.
- MMB Lines: Services the western suburbs. Contact at +61 3 9311 1228.
- Airport Bus Eastside: Services the northern and eastern suburbs. Contact at +61 3 9729 7622.
Ride-Share Services
Ride-share services like Uber are available at Melbourne Airport. Designated pick-up and drop-off zones are located in the new multi-level integrated Transport Hub on Service Rd. N. Simply use your app to book a ride and follow the signs to the ride-share area.
Rental Cars
Rental car facilities are located within the Transport Hub. Major providers include Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Europcar. You can book in advance or upon arrival. Follow the signs to the rental car counters in the hub for assistance.
Public Transportation
- SkyBus: Provides express service to the city center and St. Kilda.
- Bus Routes:
- Route 478: Airport West SC via Melrose Drive
- Route 479: Airport West SC to Sunbury Station
- Route 482: Airport West SC via South Center Road
- Route 500: Broadmeadows to Sunbury
- SmartBus Route 901: Airport to Frankston, connecting to Craigieburn line at Broadmeadows Station
For train connections, take SmartBus Route 901 to Broadmeadows Station.
Unique Facilities
The new multi-level integrated Transport Hub at Melbourne Airport provides convenient pick-up and drop-off zones for all ground transport vehicles, including rental cars, buses, and taxis.
Accessibility & Services
Melbourne Airport is equipped with facilities to assist travelers with disabilities, including wheelchair services and moving walkways. Hotel shuttles and short-term parking are also available for your convenience.
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Tips, Help & Resources
iFly.com strives to make your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, from booking your flights to navigating airport security and beyond. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to Tullamarine, VIC's MEL airport:
- Want to know the best way to get to your destination when leaving the airport? There are taxi services curbside, or you can use airport shuttle busses & vans, or you can even pick up a rental car from MEL outside baggage claim areas, perhaps as a one-way rental and drop it off in town.
- Tullamarine, VIC airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
- To find which baggage carousel your flight is assigned to, look up your flights' arrival status into MEL airport.
- If you have lost something while in the terminal area, please find the contact info for Melbourne lost & found here.
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