Does Melbourne Airport have foreign exchange?

For your convenience, order your money online and simply collect it at a foreign exchange outlet at Melbourne Airport. The following documents are required for foreign exchange collection: A valid passport Proof of travel arrangements – flight tickets and accommodation ID document Proof of residential address Travelex outlets are located at Melbourne Airport.

Cheap Flights To Melbourne Airport

Q: Are there hotels near Melbourne Airport?

Mantra Tullamarine Hotel Mantra Tullamarine Hotel is the ideal stopover for corporate and leisure travellers seeking a modern hotel. It is a 5-minute drive from Melbourne Airport. Amenities include a spa bath, a sauna, a heated pool and conference centres. Cilom Airport Lodge This 3 ½ star airport lodge offers all the comfort and convenience you can count on. It is a 4-minute drive from Melbourne International Airport. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, long and short-term parking, a restaurant and a gym. Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is ideal for stopovers and early morning flight times, as it is a 3-minute drive from the airport.

Airlines flying to and from Melbourne Airport

Etihad Airways

Cathay Pacific

Qantas

Emirates

South African Airways

Singapore Airlines

Etihad Airways

Cathay Pacific

Qantas

Emirates

South African Airways

Singapore Airlines

Cheap flights to Melbourne Airport

Prices observed in the past 7 days start from R5379 one-way and R8969 round trip. Fares and availability may change at any time, and additional terms may apply.

One-Way

Return

Qatar Airways

15 Sep

CPT

Cape Town

One-Way

MEL

Melbourne

R10279

Qatar Airways

11 Nov

JNB

Johannesburg

One-Way

MEL

Melbourne

R7699

Qantas Airways

13 Jun

PER

Perth

One-Way

MEL

Melbourne

R5379

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About Melbourne Airport

Melbourne , Australia

Melbourne Airport is the primary airport servicing the Australian city of Melbourne. Opened in 1970, Melbourne Airport was built to replace the nearby Essendon Airport. Melbourne Airport features direct flights to 33 domestic destinations, and to destinations in the Pacific, Europe, Asia and North America.

Melbourne Airport (IATA code: MEL) is the second busiest airport in Australia and the hub airport for Qantas. Flights to Melbourne Airport are provided by international airlines such as Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways. MEL is a 30-minute drive from the city centre of Melbourne.

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Getting to and from the Airport

Melbourne Airport is located 23 km from the city centre of Melbourne. Car hire, metered taxis, limousines, Uber and airport shuttle options are available to transport you to your destination!

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General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country

City

Australia

Melbourne

IATA code

Currency

MEL

Australian Dollar (AUD)

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TIME ZONE

Type I

GMT 10

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Frequently asked questions

Overview

Melbourne Airport replaced the nearby Essendon Airport. Adjacent to the suburb of Tullamarine, Melbourne Airport has its own postcode – Melbourne Airport, Victoria (3045). Skytrax has awarded Melbourne Airport for having the best Airport hotel in the Pacific/Australia in the World Airport Awards. Melbourne Airport is locally referred to as Tullamarine or simply Tulla. This distinguishes it from Melbourne’s other three airports. In 2015, the airport’s passengers passing through its doors increased to 33.1 million per annum.

Shopping

Shops at Melbourne Airport are sure to amaze you, one of the best duty-free experiences can be had, before boarding your flight. Discover shops that will ensure all your shopping pleasures are seen to. Souvenir, chocolate, book, clothing, accessories and surf stores can be found at Melbourne Airport.

Melbourne Airport has a wide range of cuisines in which you can indulge, including bars, bakeries, juice bars, cafés and salad bars.

Facilities

The Melbourne Airport international departures terminal has amazing lounges for travellers travelling on Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and Emirates.

Melbourne Airport provides a quality range of facilities, including travellers’ information services, parcel lockers, a pharmacy, banking and a medical centre.

Hotels

Mantra Tullamarine Hotel

Mantra Tullamarine Hotel is the ideal stopover for corporate and leisure travellers seeking a modern hotel. It is a 5-minute drive from Melbourne Airport. Amenities include a spa bath, a sauna, a heated pool and conference centres.

Cilom Airport Lodge

This 3 ½ star airport lodge offers all the comfort and convenience you can count on. It is a 4-minute drive from Melbourne International Airport. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, long and short-term parking, a restaurant and a gym.

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is ideal for stopovers and early morning flight times, as it is a 3-minute drive from the airport.

Forex

For your convenience, order your money online and simply collect it at a foreign exchange outlet at Melbourne Airport.

The following documents are required for foreign exchange collection:

A valid passport
Proof of travel arrangements – flight tickets and accommodation
ID document
Proof of residential address

Travelex outlets are located at Melbourne Airport.

Parking

There are a variety of parking options available at Melbourne Airport, including long-term parking, valet services, bicycle and motorbike parking and the pick-up and drop off. Travellers are encouraged to book online, this way you can save on parking prices.

Book online at: Melbourne Airport Parking