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Melbourne Domestic Airport (T1)

Important Information

If you are connecting to an International flight, check the latest carry on baggage restrictions.

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Airport Location

  • 20km (12.5 miles) from the city centre.

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Qantas Flights

There are 3 terminals in Melbourne

  • T1 - Qantas Domestic Terminal - Qantas flights QF400 and above operate from this terminal.
  • T2 - Melbourne International Terminal - Qantas International flights QF1-QF399 and oneworld flights operate from this terminal.
  • T3 - Virgin Blue and Regional Express

Departure Information

Ticket Counter

Located in the Departures area (Level 1). Open from 5am to 1am.

Domestic and international ticketing facilities are available.

Check-in

Faster, Smarter Check-in is now available in Melbourne T1 on the departures level. Q Card Reader check-in is available for eligible Qantas Frequent Flyers and Qantas Club members, and, new Kiosks and Bag Drop for all passengers. Customer Service agents will be on hand to offer assistance if needed. View our Faster, Smarter Check-in tutorial to find out more.

Check-in is located in the Departures area (Level 1). Open from 5am to 9pm.

Economy check-in for Qantas flights is available from any of the Check-in Kiosks. Passengers with baggage are then required to proceed to the bag drop counter.

Check-in for economy passengers with International connections is available from counters 37 and 38.

Business class check-in is also available via the Check-in Kiosks and from counters 33 and 34.

Qantas Club and oneworld Emerald passengers check-in is available from the Check-in Kiosks and from counters 35 to 36.

Group check-in is located at counters 41 and 42.

Check-in for Jetstar flights is available at counters 43 to 53 and operates from 4am to 9pm.

Passengers travelling with carry on baggage only, may proceed through security and check-in at the Service desks located near Gates 1 and 21.

Note: For Qantas codeshare flights, customers may need to check in with the operating carrier rather than with Qantas. Ask airport staff for more detail.

Online Check-in is now available for Qantas and QantasLink Australian domestic bookings between 24 hours and 1 hour before your flight departure.

Arrival Information

Baggage carousels are located in the Arrivals area (ground floor). Information monitors display flight carousel numbers.

Baggage Services has a counter located on the ground floor.

For Lost and Found enquiries if you left something on the aircraft

Phone: +61 (3) 8336 4100

Transfer Information

You can walk between terminals by following the directional signs.
It takes approximately 5 minutes.

Lounge Information

Find out more about lounge features, operating hours and access to the Melbourne Qantas Club.

Transport Information

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TransportDetails
Car parkingThe airport is approximately a 35 minutes drive from the city centre.

Visit the Melbourne Airport parking website for current airport parking rates.

TaxisApproximately A$50 one way to the city centre.
Car rentalsVisit our cars section to make a booking.
Chauffeur DriveTo travel to or from the airport via limousine, book a chauffeur transfer.
Valet ParkingAvailable at Melbourne Domestic Terminal, visit Valet Parking for current rates.

Airport Services & Facilities

FacilityDetails
ToiletsLocated throughout the airport. Disabled toilet facilities are also available.
Baby change roomsLocated throughout the airport.
Airport ShoppingVisit Melbourne Airport Shopping guide for full listing of retail outlets.
Traveller's servicesThe information board is located near the Car Rental counters.
Baggage trolleysLocated outside in front of the terminal. Cost is A$3 per trolley.
ATMsLocated throughout the airport.
Public telephonesLocated throughout the airport.
InternetLocated in the Departure Lounge.
Meet and AssistPassengers requiring assistance can be escorted to the departure gate upon request. Ask a Customer Service Agent for assistance.

Book a flight to Melbourne or read our Melbourne Destination Guide.

Information is correct as of March 2013.
Times and prices quoted are a guide only.