Melbourne Airport – MEL Melbourne

Otherwise known as Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne Airport is the second busiest airport in Australia. Of the four airports that serve the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Melbourne Airport is considered as the main international airport that prides itself on providing the passengers with the best quality service. The airport opened in 1970 to replace Essendon Airport due to its limitation in facilities, especially the short runways. Due to the increasing passengers that travel to Melbourne, Australia, expansions are undergoing to upgrade its facilities that enable the airport to cater to both domestic and international flights.

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Melbourne Airport operates 24 hours a day. It has a total of four terminals. Terminal 1 serves the domestic and regional flights for Qantas Group airlines, while Terminal 2 serves all international flights. Terminal 3 is home to Virgin Australia airlines, while Terminal 4 serves budget airlines. The busiest international flight routes are Singapore, Hong Kong, and New Zealand whereas, for domestic routes, they are New South Wales, Sydney, Queensland, Brisbane, and South Australia, Adelaide.  Travelers can visit neighboring cities such as Albert Park, a suburb of Melbourne or at Blackburn North, also known as the City of Whitehorse.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Passengers that are experiencing long layover hours can stay at PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, an upscale onsite hotel of the airport. Passengers that opt to stay outside Melbourne Australia airport hotel, can check-in at Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, which is situated on the opposite side of the airport. The hotel offers a 24/7-airport shuttle. Passengers that are looking for other airports that serve the area of Melbourne are Avalon Airport and Moorabbin Airport. Both airports are located in Victoria, Australia.