- Address: Melbourne Airport Management, Locked Bag 16, Gladstone Park, VI 3043, Australia
- Location: The airport is located 22km (14 miles) northwest of Melbourne
- Country code: 61
- Airport code: MEL
- Number of terminals: 1
- Website: www.melbourne-airport.com.au
- Time zone: GMT + 11 (GMT + 10 between Apr-Oct)
AIRPORT FACILITIES: Money and communications: There are several banks offering a limited service at the airport; there are four bureaux de change in the International Terminal and ATMs are located in the area between the check-in counters and SkyPlaza on the Departures level. There is also a post office in the International Terminal. Eating and drinking: A variety of cafés and restaurants are available throughout the airport. Shopping: Airport shopping includes duty-free. Other facilities: Showers are available in Departures.
DISABLED FACILITIES: Wheelchair-accessible toilets, travelators and lifts are provided throughout the terminal. Wheelchairs are available on request; passengers should contact their airline in advance.
CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES: VIP rooms on the Arrivals level of the International Terminal provide business and conference facilities and equipment which can be booked through the airport's main reception. The Centra Hotel (tel: (0)3 9933 5111) also provides conference rooms and business facilities and is located a short walk from the International Terminal. Conference and meeting rooms are also provided by the newly opened Hilton Hotel (tel: (0)3 8336 2000 for bookings).
CAR HIRE: Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
CAR PARKING: The airport has both long- and short-term car parks, located close to the passenger terminals. Short-term parking is located immediately in front of the passenger terminal. The new multi-storey car park offers undercover parking with direct access to the terminal via undercover walkways.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Melbourne city centre, drivers should take the CityLink toll road; this becomes the Tullamarine Freeway which leads to the airport.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Road: Taxi: Taxis are available from the ground floor level of the terminal. Bus: SkyBus (tel: (0)3 9335 3066) operates 24 hours a day between the airport and the city centre. The service runs approximately every 30 minutes and stops at points close to hotels and facilities throughout the city centre. A number of bus services link the airport with the rest of the state of Victoria.
AIRPORT HOTELS: The airport hotel, the Centra Airport Hotel is located 400m (437 yards) from the terminal. The Hilton Hotel Melbourne Airport offers five star accommodation for guests, including restaurants, bars, gymnasium and swimming pool.