Travel Advice

Getting to and from the Airport

Bus Service

The SkyBus Melbourne City Express runs daily from 4am to 1am between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne city (Southern Cross Station), with stops conveniently located outside Terminals 1, 3 and 4.

A big red bus is never far away, with departures every 10 minutes during peak times (7am and 7pm) and every 15 minutes outside peak times.

Tickets can be purchased:

• Online at skybus.com.au – tickets valid for 3 months
• Via e-kiosks at our kerbside stops
• With cash sales at Prosegur and Smart Carte baggage storage, located inside Terminal 2 Arrivals hall.

The SkyBus Peninsula Express also runs daily to between Melbourne Airport and St Kilda, Frankston and surrounding bayside suburbs.

For more information about services, fares and schedules, visit skybus.com.au

Please note: SkyBus do not operate services between 1am and 4am.

Ride Share

Melbourne Airport has dedicated rideshare pick-up and drop-off areas to service all Terminals.

Rideshare drivers pick-up passengers from two locations:

• Terminals 1, 2 & 3 – Lane 3 of the forecourt​
• Terminal 4 - Level 1, inside the Terminal 4 Car Park​​

Head towards the designated rideshare pick up zone. Before approaching, make sure the licence plate and driver photo exactly match the car and driver in front of you. If you have a PIN, confirm your PIN with the driver before entering the vehicle. Once you’ve verified everything, now’s the time to load your luggage safely.

Some additional tips

• Do not accept a ride from anyone offering rideshare services inside or outside the airport terminals.
• Do not share your PIN with anyone else.
• Never enter a different vehicle than the one assigned in your app.
• If you have any concerns, please contact the Rideshare operator directly.

Taxis

Taxis are on hand to pick-up arriving passengers with taxi ranks located close to all Terminals. The Melbourne CBD is approximately a 30-minute fare from Melbourne Airport.

Taxi ranks are located close all terminals. The Melbourne CBD is approximately a 30 minute fare from Melbourne Airport.

Estimate your fare here.

For your safety,  please decline offers of taxis both inside and outside the terminals. Authorised taxis wait at designated taxi ranks at T1 and T4, clearly marked with signage. This ensures licensed and safe drivers, keeping you away from potential scams.

More advice on how to get to and from the airport here

Visa Information

All visitors to Australia are required to hold a valid visa to travel to and enter Australia. In order to visit Australia for GHS2024 there are a number of different visa options available to you. The appropriate visa will depend, amongst other things, on your purpose for visiting Australia. We recommend you apply at least a month in advance just in case the approval process is delayed.

As of 6 July 2022, if you’re visiting from overseas, quarantine-free travel is available for travellers to Australia and proof of vaccination is not required – please continue to visit Home Affairs to ensure you meet the criteria.

Currently there are no vaccination requirements for entering Australia, however, if you enter Australia from a yellow fever declared country but do not hold a vaccination certificate you will receive a Yellow Fever Action Card for further information. More information can be found on the Department of Health of the Australian Government website.

How to apply got an Australian Visa

1. Visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
2. Select entering and leaving Australia then Entering Australia
3. Select EXPLORE Visa Option then Visit and tourism
4. Fill out the information asked to find the correct visa for you

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