Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is a short distance from Melbourne Airport and is connected to the terminals via a shuttle bus service. The hotel has a 24-hour business centre, 'Park, Stay and Go' parking service and an on-site restaurant.
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Melbourne Airport Guide (MEL)
Airport info
Code:
MEL
Number of terminals:
4
Dialling code:
+61
Timezone:
GMT ++10:00
Address:
Airport Drive, Victoria 3043, Australia
Location:
Melbourne Airport is located 25km (15 miles) northwest of Melbourne.
Telephone:
(03) 9297 1600.
Here you'll find essential information on Melbourne Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Airport news:
A major project of expansion and improvement of facilities in Terminal 2, which handles international flights, was completed in 2011. New features include a satellite building catering to Airbus A380 aircraft.
Information:
The Travellers Information Desks, located in the Terminal 1 (tel: (03) 9297 1062) and 2 (tel: (03) 9338 4401) arrivals areas, are open at all times during flight operation hours. There is also an information desk in the departures area.
Website:
melbourneairport.com.au Transfer between terminals:
The terminals are all located within the same complex and are linked by covered walkways.
Driving directions:
From Melbourne city centre, take the CityLink toll road; this becomes the Tullamarine Freeway, which leads to the airport. It’s possible to avoid toll fees using the Western Ring Road instead.
Public Transport
Public transport road:
Bus: SkyBus (tel: (03) 9335 2811; www.skybus.com.au) operates every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, between Melbourne Airport and the city centre (journey time: 20 minutes; fare: A$17). Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the ticket office outside Terminal 3.
A number of public bus services connect the airport with destinations in and around Melbourne. Information on routes and schedules is available from the information desks in the terminal building or from the airport’s website.
Taxi: Taxis are available from the ground floor level of the terminal building, in front of Terminals 1 and 2. The journey time into Melbourne is approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Fares start at around A$75.
Terminal facilities
Money:
Banking facilities are available from the ANZ bank branch in Terminal 2 Departures. Bureaux de change and ATMs are also available.
Communication:
Paid-for Wi-Fi internet access is available in public areas of the terminals and in the departure gates of Terminals 2, 3 and 4.
Food:
A large variety of cafés, bars and restaurants are available throughout Melbourne Airport.
Shopping:
Shops at Melbourne Airport include speciality GST-free and Downtown Duty-Free outlets in Terminal 2. Several retailers offer locally-sourced gifts and souvenirs, while there are also numerous clothes and book shops throughout the airport.
Luggage:
Left-luggage facilities are available in Terminal 2 Arrivals. Terminal 1 lost property issues (tel: (03) 8336 4100), are dealt with separately from those in the rest of the airport, which are handled by the Travellers' Information Desk (tel: (03) 9297 1805).
Other:
Showers can be found in Terminal 2 Departures. Baby-change facilities are available throughout Melbourne Airport. There is also a prayer room, a medical practice and a pharmacy in Terminal 2.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
Extensive conference and meeting facilities are provided by the ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport hotel (tel: (03) 8347 2000; www.parkroyalhotels.com), which is linked to Terminals 2 and 3 via a walkway. The Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport (tel: (03) 9933 5111; www.ichotelsgroup.com), a short shuttle bus ride away, also offers business facilities and meeting space. There are a number of airline lounges for departing passengers.
Disabled facilities:
Wheelchair-accessible toilets, travelators and lifts are provided throughout Melbourne Airport. Wheelchairs are available via individual airlines on request; passengers should inform their airline in advance or contact the Travellers' Information Desk. There is a text telephone on the ground floor of Terminal 2, in the arrivals area. Disabled parking is available.
Car parking:
Melbourne Airport has long- and short-term car parks, as well as express parking and parking for business travellers – all car parks are open 24 hours a day. Short-term parking is located in the multi-storey car park in front of the passenger terminals, to which it is connected via covered walkways. A free 24-hour shuttle bus runs from the main long-term car park to the terminals; a further multi-storey long-term car park is located opposite Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The Business Car Park offers undercover parking and is a short walk from Terminal 1. Express parking is available next to Terminals 3 and 4.
Car rental:
Car hire companies at Melbourne Airport include: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot and Thrifty; they have information desks in the domestic terminals and offices on the ground floor of the short-term car park.
Airport hotels
Hotel Formule 1 Melbourne Airport
The low-cost Motel Formule 1 Melbourne Airport is a short walk from Melbourne Airport. Rooms are charged at a standard rate and can accommodate up to three people. The hotel offers private car parking, paid-for Wi-Fi internet access and a vending machine for snacks.
Website:
ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport
This 276-room hotel has direct pedestrian access to Terminals 2 and 3 at Melbourne Airport. Among the facilities is an on-site gym, restaurant, bar and café. A whole floor is dedicated to business facilities with extensive meeting and conference space.
Website:
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