Getting there
FLIGHTS TO MELBOURNE
In terms of reaching Melbourne from the Asia-Pacific Region, there are hundreds of international flight paths to Melbourne’s Tullamarine International Airport. If you are flying from another part of Australia with a low-cost domestic flight, your flight may take you to Avalon Airport. It is important to understand that Avalon airport is much further from Melbourne’s city centre and AMUNC. It is therefore recommended that all delegates arrive at Tullamarine International Airport.
TULLAMARINE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Taxis are available from three designated taxi ranks on the ground level concourse of Melbourne Airport. These are located outside Terminal 1 (Qantas and Jetstar), Terminal 2 (International) and Terminal 3 (Virgin Australia and Regional Express). Taxi ranks are clearly signed and manned by Melbourne Airport traffic coordinators.
Travellers should expect a taxi fare of between $45 and $50 from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne’s CBD (one way). Prepaid taxi fares apply between 10pm and 5am.
SkyBus offers an express bus service from the airport to the city centre. This service operates 24/7 including all public holidays. Buses run from every 10 minutes throughout the day.
- $16 Adult – one way – Return $26
- $120 – 10 trip ticket
Tickets can be purchased on arrival at the bus stop or purchased online. On arrival at Southern Cross Station in the city, SkyBus provides a complimentary hotel transfer service, subject to availability, during the following hours:
0600-2200 Monday to Friday
0730-1730 Saturday and Sunday, (excluding Christmas day).
AVALON AIRPORT
Taxis
Avalon Airport has a taxi drop-off and departure rank directly outside the terminal. A taxi fare from Avalon Airport to Southern Cross Station in the Melbourne CBD will cost between $105 and $110.
Buses
Bus services operate both to and from Melbourne. All buses depart immediately outside the Arrival Hall. Sita Coaches operates a bus service between Avalon Airport and Southern Cross Station. The shuttle currently meets all arriving and departing Jetstar flights on a set timetable and takes approximately 50 minutes. The Sita Coaches desk can be found in the Arrivals Hall at Avalon. Visit the Sita Sunbus website for more information about prices and timetables or to make a booking.
External links:
Flights:
Transport:
www.melbourneairport.com.au/To-From-the-Airport/Taxis/Overview.html
www.sitacoaches.com.au/avalon (Avalon Airport)
www.avalonairport.com.au/to-and-from-the-airport/transport-options.aspx