Tullamarine Airport

Tullamarine Airport (MEL), officially Melbourne Airport, opened in 1970 and today operates around four passenger terminals, serving as Australia’s second-busiest international gateway and a key domestic hub. Located about 23 km northwest of Melbourne CBD in Tullamarine, the airport offers frequent SkyBus shuttles to Southern Cross Station, regular bus links, extensive car hire and direct freeway access for easy city connections. A major base for Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar, MEL mixes full‑service and low‑cost carriers so fares can be competitive, though on-site parking, retail and dining tend toward mid-to-high prices compared with other Australian airports.