Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Colloquially known as Tullamarine Airport, it is the primary airport serving the city of Melbourne, and the second busiest airport in Australia.
Melbourne Airport
Air India operations
Services and amenities
Full-service dining
Lounge
Free Wi-Fi
Duty-free shopping
Baggage wrapping
Facilitation for passengers with disabilities or those who require assistance
Smoking area
Mobile charging stations
24x7 medical facility
Paid shower facilities
Prayer room
ATMs
Connectivity between the airport and city
- Car rentals
- Rideshare
- Trains
- SkyBus
- Buses
- Taxis
MEL is located approximately 20 kilometres from the city.
Taxi pick-up area
- Pick-up area is located at the ground level outside terminals 2 and 3.
Minimum layover time
- International flights: 2 hours
- Domestic flights: 2 hours 30 minutes
Resolution desk for baggage issues
Dnata baggage services, counter 12, next to baggage belt 1 in the arrival hall.
Places to visit nearby
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Melbourne Zoo
19 km
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Wildlife tours
33 km
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River cruise
27 km
Airport FAQs
The Melbourne Tullamarine Airport provides free Wi-Fi for passengers. Activate your device’s Wi-fi function. Select the network “Free Wi-Fi Australia Airport” and connect. You will be automatically redirected to the airport’s homepage to log in.
Prayer rooms are located near the boarding area of hall L, next to gate L33 of the airport.
Smoking is allowed only in dedicated smoking rooms located at various designated areas in the airport.
Yes, trolleys are available at the Melbourne Airport both outside and inside the terminal at a nominal fee to help you with your luggage during departure and arrival.