Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has four terminals, all inside one precinct and within walking distance of each other. T2 is the international terminal, and T1, T3 and T4 are the domestic ones. The SkyBus runs to the city all night, the taxi ranks are outside T1, T2 and the Transport Hub, and the public transport leaves from Terminal 4.
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Updated 21 October 2026
The terminals at Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport has four terminals, all under one roof:
- T1 is a domestic terminal, and Qantas uses it.
- T2 is the international terminal.
- T3 is a domestic terminal, and Virgin Australia uses it.
- T4 is a domestic terminal, and Jetstar and Rex use it.
The terminals are inside the same precinct, so an international flight connects to a domestic one on foot, but if you arrive from abroad you have to collect your bag and clear customs before you go to a domestic terminal.
Getting to and from Melbourne Airport
The SkyBus is the way into the city: the City Express runs to Southern Cross Station in the centre, the trip takes about half an hour to three quarters of an hour, and the bus leaves from the terminal. The taxi ranks are on the ground floor outside T1 and T2 and at the Transport Hub, and the public transport and the regional buses leave from the Transport Hub at Terminal 4.
What happens when you arrive at MEL
Keep your passport and any form you filled in on the plane with you the whole way, from the aircraft door to the exit, and check the terminal on your ticket before you travel.
Melbourne Airport with children
All four terminals are in one precinct, so a family does not have to take a bus between them, but the walk from the international terminal to the domestic ones is long enough to want a seat and a drink on the way. The SkyBus drops off and picks up at the terminal, and a snack and water are worth keeping within reach.
Plan your stop at Melbourne Airport
Terminals, airlines and arrival procedures change, so check with the airline and the airport's own site before you travel. And check with the embassy or consulate about the documents your family needs for the entry rules of every country on your route.
Sources
- Official English page of Melbourne Airport with the guides of the four terminals, which are all inside one precinct and within walking distance of each other. — melbourneairport.com.au (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official English page of the same airport on the bus services: the SkyBus City Express between the airport and Southern Cross Station, its hours, where the airport stops are and where the tickets are sold. — melbourneairport.com.au (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official English page of the same airport on the transport: where the taxi ranks and the rideshare pick-up areas are, and that the public transport and the regional buses leave from the Transport Hub at Terminal 4. — melbourneairport.com.au (checked 21 October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Melbourne Airport have?
Four: T1, T2, T3 and T4, all under one roof in the same precinct.
Which terminal at Melbourne Airport handles international flights?
T2. The other three, T1, T3 and T4, are domestic.
How do I get from Melbourne Airport into the city?
With the SkyBus, whose City Express runs to Southern Cross Station in the centre, with the trip taking about thirty to forty-five minutes. The taxis and the public transport are the other ways, and the public transport leaves from the Transport Hub at Terminal 4.
How do I change from an international to a domestic terminal at Melbourne Airport?
On foot, because the terminals are all in the same precinct. If you arrive from abroad, you collect your bag and clear customs first, and then you walk to the domestic terminal.
What do I do first when I land at MEL?
Keep your passport and any form you filled in on the plane with you the whole way, from the aircraft door to the exit, and check the terminal on your ticket before you travel.