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Melbourne International Airport

www.melair.com.au

AIRPORT FACTS

Melbourne Airport (also known as Tullamarine Airport, named for the Melbourne suburb in which it is situated) is located about 25 kms from the City Centre, under 30 minutes by car. Melbourne Airport is easily accessible with many public and private transport services available.

Melbourne Airport caters for over 17 million passengers a year.

Melbourne Airport is ranked as a Top Five World Airport and offers passengers a wide range of world class facilities.

Melbourne Airport has 3 main terminals; International, Qantas domestic and the South Terminal (Virgin Blue and regional airlines)

TRANSPORT

Buses

SkyBus offers a shuttle bus service from the airport to Melbourne CBD and city hotels. This service operates 24 hours, 7 days. Buses run every 15 minutes throughout the day and every 30-60 minutes overnight.

SkyBus Prices (approximate rates)

Adult ticket (one way)

A$13

Adult ticket (open return)

A$23

Family ticket (one-way)

A$26

Child ticket (one-way)

A$5

For more information SkyBus can be contacted on
(61 3) 9335 2811 or visit http://www.skybus.com.au

Public buses also run from the terminal to a wide variety of destinations in and around Melbourne. Information about these services can be obtained from information desks within the airport.

Taxis

Taxis are available from the ground floor level of Melbourne Airport. Expect to pay around A$45 to A$60 for the 30 minute trip into the centre of Melbourne.

An approximate $2 taxi parking fee now applies at Melbourne Airport. This fee only applies to passengers leaving Melbourne Airport from a taxi rank. An approximate fee of $3 per vehicle pre-booked taxi fee also applies for passengers catching a taxi from the Premium Parking area opposite the International Terminal.

PARKING

Melbourne Airport has three car parks that operate 24 hours a day, with various parking options to suit your needs including; short term, long term and business parking stations

Short-Term parking

Short Term Parking is located directly opposite the international terminal. The majority of car spaces are undercover. This parking is for people greeting or seeing off visitors who require parking for a short time, as well as for those travelling domestically who require parking for one day or less.

Quickies in the Car Park

For a nominal fee, you can park in the Short Term Car Park for up to 20 minutes. Why drop-off or pick-up from the kerb when you can park so cheaply?

Long term parking

Melbourne Airport's Long Term Car Park offers parking positioned close to all terminals. With over 4,800 bays to choose from you are guaranteed to find a spot. Access to the terminals is by a free Courtesy Bus service, running 24 hours every day, departing approximately every 20 minutes. As the Courtesy Bus runs continuously there is no need to pre-book a pick-up or drop-off.

Payment is through Automated Kerbside Payment machines located at the terminal front. Alternatively, customers can use convenient Credit Card Express payment system. Use your credit card to enter the car park boom gate, and then again at the exit boom gate, with costs charged directly to the card. No need for tickets or pay machines - quick and easy.

Business parking

Conveniently located opposite the Qantas domestic terminal and adjacent to the South Terminal (used by Virgin Blue and Regional Express), Melbourne Airport's new Business Car Park offers sheltered car parking only 50m walk from arrival and departure points..

It's close, convenient and great value for money. With our quick Credit Card Express payment you can be in and out fast! Payment in the business parking station is by credit card only

UNITED CAR PARKING: Please contact United Car Parking on (+61 3) 9335 4407 for more information.

TERMINAL FACILITIES

Disabled facilities

Toilet facilities for travellers and visitors with disabilities are provided throughout the terminal. Arrivals and departure levels are linked by travelators and lifts. Wheelchairs can be arranged through your airline for departing and arriving passengers

Luggage storage (rates approximate)

there are facilities available in the International Arrivals Hall.

Rates are as follows per 24 hours per piece:

- Hand luggage $5

- Suitcase/Backpack/Golf Clubs $10

- Skis/Bicycles/surfboards $15

Medical Centre

O'Gorman Airport Medical is a general medical practice open Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, and Saturday 8am–1pm.

Services include General Practice; Aerospace Medicine—DAME (CASA), Travel Medicine and Travel Immunisation—approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, Emergency Care, Occupational Medicine—Employee Medicals and Injury Management. Aesthetic Medicine, in the form of Botulinum Toxin Anti-Wrinkle Injections and NeoStrata Skin Care System, is catered for.

Appointments can be made by phoning 03 9330 0088. Passenger fitness to fly and pre-flight anti-thrombosis injections are also available. They can also be contacted by fax or email on reception@ogam.com.au.

Currency exchange

Located in baggage hall and outside in the Arrivals Hall

Shopping and dining

Melbourne Airport’s International Terminal Shops are located on the departures level of the International Terminal, showcasing Downtown Duty-Free, 20 specialty stores, and 9 eateries. Open 7 days a week with extended trading hours, Melbourne Airport is the best destination to buy before you fly.

Toilets, showers and baby change rooms are available throughout the terminal.

PLEASE NOTE: The above is for information purposes only. M-Power Accommodation does not represent these services. Please contact Melbourne Airport directly for more details. All rates and information were applicable at the time of writing (2004)

 
 

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