Melbourne Airport, widely known as Tullamarine, is Victoria's main gateway and one of the busiest airports in the country. It is the natural starting point for travellers heading to the city's sport, food and cultural scene, as well as onward to regional Victoria. Use this page to compare airlines flying in and out of Melbourne (MEL) and set a Price Alert on Traveloka to follow fares before you book.

Overview of Melbourne Airport

Officially Melbourne Airport and commonly called “Tulla”, it sits around 22–23 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD and is operated by the Australia Pacific Airports Corporation. The airport handles around 36 million passengers a year, making it Australia's second-busiest airport. It operates around the clock, which makes it a useful hub for late-night arrivals and early-morning departures, and it serves as a major gateway for both domestic and long-haul international travel.

Popular Routes from Melbourne

Melbourne sits at the heart of the domestic network, with frequent services linking it to the other capital cities. The Melbourne–Sydney corridor is one of the world's busiest air routes, with flights running throughout the day.

• Domestic: Brisbane and Adelaide are among the busiest additional routes, offering plenty of departure times.
• International: Singapore, Denpasar (Bali) and Auckland are popular overseas connections, with Singapore providing onward links across Asia and Europe.

Fares and frequencies change, so verify details at the time of travel and compare carriers before you commit.

Airlines and Hubs

Melbourne is a hub for both Qantas and Virgin Australia, and is also served by Jetstar and Rex. That mix of full-service and low-cost airlines gives travellers a genuine choice between premium schedules and budget-friendly fares. Major international carriers include Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand, giving travellers strong long-haul and regional options across multiple continents. With hub operations from two of the country's largest airlines, Melbourne typically offers a wide spread of daily departures on its core domestic routes, which can be helpful when your plans change at short notice.

Terminals at Melbourne

The airport has four terminals, with T2 handling international flights and the others serving domestic services. The terminals are grouped in a single precinct, making transfers on foot straightforward for most travellers, though it is still worth confirming your terminal before you arrive, particularly if you are connecting between a domestic and an international service.

Getting To and From the City

Melbourne Airport currently has no passenger rail link, so access is by road. The SkyBus runs frequently to Southern Cross Station in the city centre, where you can connect to the wider train and tram network, and taxis and rideshare services operate from the terminal precinct. Because road traffic can build up at peak times, allow extra time during busy periods and verify travel times at the time of travel.

Facilities at Melbourne Airport

Melbourne provides a wide range of traveller facilities across its four terminals to keep you comfortable before departure.

• Airline lounges plus a broad choice of dining and retail options throughout the terminals.
• Duty-free shopping in the international terminal.
• Charging points and connectivity across the precinct.

Because the airport operates around the clock, many of these services cater to travellers arriving or departing outside standard hours, though individual opening times can vary, so it is worth checking ahead if you are travelling late at night or very early in the morning.

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