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.
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SkyBus Prices (approximate rates) |
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Adult ticket (one way) |
A$13 |
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Adult ticket (open
return) |
A$23 |
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Family ticket
(one-way) |
A$26 |
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Child ticket (one-way) |
A$5 |
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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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Fax:
+61 2 9319 7195