Melbourne Airport and Hotel Transfer Guide
Landing at Melbourne Airport (MEL) usually means stepping off a long-haul flight directly into the terminal’s arrivals area. After clearing customs and collecting your bags, navigating your ground transportation is the final hurdle before reaching your hotel. Melbourne Airport sits about 23 kilometers northwest of the city center. Depending on traffic along the Tullamarine Freeway, the journey into town can take anywhere from 25 minutes to well over an hour during morning and evening peaks. I have rolled my suitcase through these automatic doors more times than I can count, and having a pre-arranged plan makes all the difference when dealing with jet lag. Getting From the Airport to Melbourne City Center # When you exit the terminal doors at Melbourne Airport, you will find yourself immediately in the thick of the transport zones. Taxis and ride-shares pick up from specific lanes right outside the terminal buildings, while pre-arranged private vehicles wait in designated zones depending on the booking type.