Melbourne Airport (MEL)
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"Come at least two hours before your flight departs!"(41 Tips)
"Love the qantas self check-in, very efficient."(27 Tips)
"Skybus runs every 5-10 min to Melbourne city centre"(14 Tips)
"international baggage collection has pins to swap SIM cards"(11 Tips)
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Paddy HewJanuary 23, 2015If you like travelling, Melbourne airport is great. It's so far away from Melbourne that you actually feel like you've made a significant journey before you even get there.Upvoted 16 hours ago
Oscar SheridanSeptember 22, 2013If you are flying on a budget airline such as jet star then I would advise picking up some snaks at the airport, or even before you arrive. It's much cheaper than buying the inflight food.
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If you're flying from T2, remember to have some food before going through customs and security. There are very few food options after that!
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Maryam MAugust 21, 2017Make sure you declare everything. Very friendly staff, long lines but thankfully people do not break the cuesUpvoted 16 hours ago
Cheen The CuriousJanuary 3, 2019The official free airport WiFi here is called "Airport Free Wi-Fi". Straight forward: provide a name & email address, indicate whether you are local or international, & u r good to go!
Upvoted Mar 16- Cheen The CuriousJanuary 3, 2019Mobile data for tourists. Unless free airport WiFi is insufficient for ur needs, there's no urgency to buy a pre-paid plan. Downtown Melbourne supermarkets & convenience stores has the latest offersUpvoted Jan 22
Thanks to the baggage handlers for being so rough with my backpack, managed to pull stitching out & also the metal rods in the back support.
Naoki FerrioAugust 20, 2023The international departure terminal was located next to the domestic terminal. However you have to exit first then go in to another door. They have automatic immigration gates, so it would be fast.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Ric ChungFebruary 2, 2016For students especially those beginning their new semester in Melbourne, get your student pack from the information counter at the arrival hall!. It includes a SIM card to start off your university!
Edgar H CampaJanuary 15, 2012If you're at the airport an hour early and there is a massive queue just relax have a coffee until they do last call for your flight then you'll be in a 15min queue instead of an hour queue!
The SkyBus was pretty cheap, fast and painless. The cab was pretty expensive.
To park in the airport, you can save some $ by booking online with your credit card. Then insert the same card at the barrier to gain access. Gives one hour before and an hour after grace period
Laura McKenzieOctober 7, 2014There is not a lot to view through the window right now. I can see beauty in the reflection of pink haze in the clouds. Glad I have arrived at the airport an hour before my flight. Eating Pringles.
Skip the SkyBus! 😉 Go past the T4 taxi rank for myki charged PTV metro buses! Numbers 901, to Broady and beyond... 478, 479 and 482 to Airport west SC and #59 tram.
If you have a group of 7 or more get a maxi taxi to the city. Cost us $70 total. Cheaper than skybus and takes you to your door.
Byron McLeanSeptember 1, 2013Hudsons coffee is my favourite place to grab a bite and chill out after clearing security. It's on the left hand side after Hungry Jack's and Gate 2.
Marc EnnersAugust 30, 2013Flying Virgin Australia domestic. Download the VirginAustraliaEntertainment app before you board and watch a ton of shows on your smartphone for free. Bring your charger cord to recharge phone battery
- if someone is picking u up., Go have maccas/ #cafe Vue and get them to call you when they arrive :] So they don't also spend heaps on parking.
Steve CDecember 3, 2016Ho-hum. It's just an airport. Park Royal (the only attached hotel) is very convenient if you need to stay nearby, or want runway-views.
Richard FooOctober 24, 2014Not exactly efficient, and 90% of the outlets close after 12 midnight. Therefore for all passengers on red eye flights out of Melbourne, make sure you have your tummy and other necessities stocked.
💁🏻 SrKeedaJanuary 7, 2019Easy to navigate. Staff generally nice and friendly except Sichuan Airline's business class window tho. Bossy and rude.
The redeveloped international baggage claim area is a big improvement. Less waiting on bags and exiting the airport!
The pen situation here is dire. Bring your own. Else face the time, effort and disappointment of asking people. Sort it out Melbourne.
Skybus into the city then a tram. Public transport is good in Melbourne.
AManda HUangApril 24, 2016Wifi is good here and free once u arrive. If ur hungry don't worry. Cafes to eat at and some shops to look around to kill time.
Zi ShawDecember 17, 2017Nööödles has good vegan options, decent price, yummy and filled with veggies! Made fresh too, very satisfying.
Tara CatherineNovember 15, 2014If there's more than two of you, a taxi can most often be cheaper than the skybus
Y KimMarch 8, 2016The airport is not big at all but it has free wifi, a cafe using Allpress coffee beans and many electric sockets which enable you to charge your phone!
Joanna TillmanMay 6, 2019Pretty easy to navigate here but give yourself extra time as it’s quite big.
Picking up a mate who's just dropped the bomb that they're luggage was late and they're stuck at customs? On quiet days, airport staff seem happy to turn a blind eye at the pick up bays.
While it’s no Heathrow, LAX, or LaGuardia it’s a great airport and busy most days most weeks. Plenty of food and drink options, even if they are expensive.
A.September 14, 2014For tax refunds, remember to pack your items together for easy retrieval at the counter. You gotta show them your items along with your receipt... quite a pain in the arse to be honest!
𝙻𝚒𝚕𝚒á𝚗𝚊 ✨January 13, 2018The airport has nice food court before going though security check, you can also find few option in side the terminal- Jack SmithSeptember 12, 2022Public transport vending machines for the Myki Card are available in both the arrival halls of Terminal 2 and 3, as well as baggage reclaim area of Terminal 4.
- The Optus store at international baggage collection has pins to swap SIM cards
Take a regular bus from Essendon, after getting there by train from Southern Cross. Cheapest way, but a slower than SkyBus though. Plan ahead :-)
Crescentrating Halal Friendly TravelJuly 21, 2011There's a prayer room at Terminal 2 near the international departures lounge.It is gender segregated and offers Qibla direction.Don't miss your Halal Dining at Krispy Kremes and Nando's Read more
Alper ÇuğunOctober 27, 2012Don't bother with the smart bus system. It's only slightly cheaper, takes longer and gives you a tour of the (though interesting in its own right) underside of Melbourne.
Well, don't get your hopes up. The free wifi only works when you register-and that includes giving info on your postcode. If you're non-aussie, just use the hotel's code. Or your friends' 😁.
Davaish SinghDecember 6, 2013Print your boarding pass ahead of time or have your info for the machine. otherwise prepare to que for the better part of your life
James HopkinsJuly 19, 2016Catch bus 901 to Broadmeadows train station and get a train to the city. Takes a bit longer than skybus but a lot cheaper
This is one of the few airports (along with Vienna) that weighs your carry on. Travel light or wear your heavier clothing items etc through security screening.
Yohanes TanMarch 24, 2014If you are doing a TRS tax refund. i suggest you bring all the item into hand carry item. They will not refund you any $ even that is less one item in the receipt. You need to show them everything!!!
The intl terminal post security has a lot of closed shops and restaurants. Even on a Sunday afternoon
Nadeem ChristiaensOctober 17, 2012The wifi signal is very good in T2 in the lounges. Also an ideal spot to rest or get some sleep for free.
If you have stuff that you need to claim GST you need to go downstairs. The office is just at the bottom of the automatic ramp on the left side- Alphonsus LeeJune 1, 2014Come at least two hours before your flight departs! The check in queue for qantas snakes, and the wait is at least 30 min.
Raul RicanoMarch 10, 2019Pho was delicious at the Vietnamese restaurant and Lots of lounges on Level 1.
As with all Australian airports, it depends on your security experience. Smaller than you'd think, feels like it could use an expansion.
Mak Nekochan K.August 9, 2014For a great city, this airport didn't live up to the standard. So many redundant process leading up long queues when arriving. If you just got off from long flight, be prepared to wait another 1 hour
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"Pendulum Cafe has excellent risotto and burgers. Surprisingly good quality food & house wine. We expected low grade airport food but it was better than many Melb cafes"
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"Skybus rocks, it's super-efficient and fast. Most of all, it's way cheaper than cabs...highly recommended!"
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"Agreed, cafe vue is amazing. Great food, outstanding service."
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