Melbourne Airport Guide

Terminal Information: Melbourne Airport has as many as 4 terminals. Terminal 2 is used for international flights, while the rest cater to domestic flights. Terminal 2 has been undergoing massive facelifts to the tune of millions of dollars and its gleaming new looks bear evidence to this fact.

Official Website and Telephone: www.melbourneairport.com

Time Zone: GMT +10. It becomes GMT +11 from last Sunday of October to first Sunday of April.

Airport Connectivity:
Cab Service: Taxis can be hired outside Terminals 1, 2, and 3. The website provides detailed information on the charges and other associated matters.

Bus Service: There are plenty of public bus services to different areas in Melbourne. The website again is a good resource to dig out further information.

Car Hire and Parking Facilities: There are six car hire companies, namely AVIS, Budget, Redspot, Europcar, Thrifty, and Hertz. There are 5 parking facilities offering a multitude of options. Check out the website for information on parking fees.

Lounges and Business Facilities: The Lounge facilities in Terminal 2 are Cathay Pacific Lounge, the Golden Lounge, the Qantas Club, Silver Kris Lounge, Air New Zealand/United Airlines, and Emirates Lounge.

Food: The airport is dotted with plenty of eating places offering different cuisines. Some of the names are McDonald’s, Hightide Lounge, Nando’s, and Billie Chu.

Medical Care: The Melbourne Airport Medical Centre offers a range of treatments like deep vein thrombosis prevention, physiotherapy, and immunizations. Besides, there is a pharmacy store as well.

Other Needs: Baby change rooms, showers, and toilets are all there to ensure passenger convenience. The airport is also known for its golf course.

Shopping: Melbourne Airport is crammed full of shopping opportunities offering a variety of choices. One of the well known names is the FIRST Tax & Duty Free.

Airport Hotels: Three of the closest hotels near the airport are Hilton Melbourne Airport, Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, and Hotel Formula 1 Melbourne Airport. If you are looking for budget hotels, the third one is a good option. Here, you can find rooms charging $89 a night.

Money, Banking, and Telecommunications: ANZ operates foreign exchange outlets besides regular banking services. The Travelex store also provides bureaux de change facilities. There are plenty of telephones at the airport.

Luggage: SmartCarte provides luggage storage services. Information on fees can be obtained from the website. For luggage wrapping and other packing related matters, one can contact Protectabag at the airport.

Lost and Found: Issues concerning lost and found luggage in Terminals 2, 3, and 4 need to be addressed to The Traveller’s Information Service.

Facilities for Passengers with Special Needs: The Arrivals level on the ground floor is linked with the first floor Departures level with travelators and lifts. Besides, there are wheelchair facilities as well as special toilets and parking areas. The ground floor of T2 Arrivals has TTY telephone facility.