Tullamarine Airport
Melbourne Airport, commonly known as Tullamarine, sits about 23 kilometres northwest of central Melbourne in the state of Victoria. It is the primary international gateway for southeastern Australia and the country's second-busiest airport. The facility opened in 1970, replacing the older Essendon Airport, which had become constrained by its suburban setting and shorter runways.
About Tullamarine Airport
Melbourne Airport, commonly known as Tullamarine, sits about 23 kilometres northwest of central Melbourne in the state of Victoria. It is the primary international gateway for southeastern Australia and the country's second-busiest airport. The facility opened in 1970, replacing the older Essendon Airport, which had become constrained by its suburban setting and shorter runways.
The airport operates four interconnected terminals: T1 for Qantas domestic services, T2 for international flights, T3 for Virgin Australia and other domestic carriers, and T4 serving low-cost domestic operators. Two intersecting runways handle traffic in north-south and east-west orientations. Tullamarine runs 24 hours a day with no curfew, a notable advantage over Sydney, and ongoing works include a planned third runway.
Overview
Melbourne Airport, commonly known as Tullamarine, sits about 23 kilometres northwest of central Melbourne in the state of Victoria. It is the primary international gateway for southeastern Australia and the country's second-busiest airport. The facility opened in 1970, replacing the older Essendon Airport, which had become constrained by its suburban setting and shorter runways.
Airlines
Tullamarine functions as a major hub for Qantas and Jetstar, and as a key base for Virgin Australia. Rex Airlines and Bonza have also operated domestic services from here. International carriers include Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, United, Delta, China Southern, and several other Asian and Middle Eastern airlines connecting Melbourne to the wider world.
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FAQ
Tullamarine Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -37.670°, 144.850°.
- Its IATA code is MEL and its ICAO code is YMML.
- Tullamarine Airport serves Melbourne, Australia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Tullamarine Airport operates on Australia/Melbourne local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Tullamarine Airport sits at latitude -37.670° and longitude 144.850°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from MEL include American Airlines, Air Djibouti, Jetstar, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qantas and 7 more.
- Tracked destinations from MEL include Sydney, Auckland and Singapore, spread across 3 countries.
- Its address is Departure Dr, Melbourne Airport, Victoria, 3045, Australia, the phone number is +61 3 9297 1600, the official website is http://www.melbourneairport.com.au/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Australia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.