Melbourne Airport

Airport Information

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport colloquially known as Tullamarine Airport, is the primary airport serving the city of Melbourne, and the second busiest airport in Australia. It opened in 1970 to replace the nearby Essendon Airport. Melbourne Airport is the main international airport of the four airports serving the Melbourne metropolitan area, the other international airport being Avalon Airport.

Melbourne Airport has been connecting Victoria to the world for 50 years, welcoming more than three quarters of a billion travellers over the decades. Together we can reflect on how far we have come, to be Australia’s busiest 24/7 airport, and to be an airport Melbourne can be proud of. The opening of the international airport on 1 July 1970 allowed the world to come to Melbourne, and the hopes and dreams of Melburnians to take flight.

 

Images

Airport News

The Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport to unlock more flights, airport expansion
24/07/2026

The Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport to unlock more flights, airport expansion

The Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement in relation to key terms that will pave the way for more flights, international lounge upgrades, check-in enhancements and delivery of the airport’s third …
Read More
Melbourne Airport’s new $500 million free Pick Up and Drop Off zones to open in October
29/06/2026

Melbourne Airport’s new $500 million free Pick Up and Drop Off zones to open in October

Melbourne Airport’s new, free Pick Up and Drop Off zones will officially open in October, with construction nearing completion and live trials now underway. The $500 million free Pick Up and Drop Off zones will separate …
Read More
New Singapore Airlines Lounge landing at Melbourne Airport
24/06/2026

New Singapore Airlines Lounge landing at Melbourne Airport

Construction has officially begun on Singapore Airlines' brand new SilverKris Lounge at Melbourne Airport, set to elevate the premium traveller experience as the airline celebrates 55 years of flying to Melbourne. Relocating to the third floor …
Read More
Community input shaping Noise Sharing Plan for Melbourne Airport’s third runway
20/04/2026

Community input shaping Noise Sharing Plan for Melbourne Airport’s third runway

Feedback from communities and aviation industry stakeholders is helping shape the Noise Sharing Plan for Melbourne Airport’s third runway. When operational in 2031, the third runway will change how aircraft noise is experienced across Melbourne. The Noise …
Read More
Melbourne Airport’s third runway enters next phase
18/08/2025

Melbourne Airport’s third runway enters next phase

Melbourne Airport’s third runway has moved into the next phase of development, with initial construction works about to begin and community consultation for the Noise Amelioration Plan underway. Early and preliminary works will commence this month, …
Read More

Contact

Melbourne Airport
VIC 3045
Melbourne
Australia
  • +61 3 9297 1600

Social