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Transportation to Melbourne Airport from the City Center

Avalon Airport

Melbourne International Airport is 25 kilometers from the city center. There are no direct flights between Istanbul and Melbourne. You can reach Melbourne with a connected flight from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi.

Commuting with public transportation is very easy in Melbourne, as the system is operating very regularly. From Melbourne Airport you can reach the city center by bus, taxi, or renting a car.

Airport Services

It is one of the most used options in airport transportation. With the Skybus bus services you can easily reach the airport from the city center. Skybus buses depart from the city center's Southern Cross station every 10 minutes.

Bus

You can also get to the airport by city bus from the city center. Buses departing from certain points in the city use the airport as their last stop. You can get to the airport by bus Route 478 departing from Melrose Drive station, by bus Route 479 departing Sunbury st station op, and by bus Route 482 departing from South Center Road station.

Private Car

Melbourne Airport is 25 kilometers from the city center and you can reach the airport by a private car in 25 minutes via the Tullamarine motorway. If you want to park your car you have options on hourly, daily, and monthly basis.

Airport Information

You can shop for many famous brands at the duty free stores located in Terminal 2. These include brands like Forever New, Swatch, and Urban Trail. For having some food and drink, you can use options like Mc Donald's, Subway, and Hungry Jack's.

Last Updated: 27 Dec 2016

Melbourne Airport

You can easily complete your travel between Melbourne city center and Tullamarine Airport by taxi, bus, SkyBus services or renting a car. Taxis carrying passengers 24 hours a day from the center and SkyBus services are among the alternatives you can take advantage of whenever and wherever you want. If your priority is a vehicle with a lower fare, you can also consider the buses that you can get on at many hours of the day.

Taxi

When you want to go to the Melbourne Airport, you can easily find a taxi at any time you want in the city center. If you are staying in one of the hotels located in the city, you can get help from the hotel staff to call a taxi for you. Taxi fares in Melbourne are determined according to the amount written on the taximeter. If you want to know the amount you will pay in advance and then decide whether to get on the taxi, you can tell the taxi driver where you will go and get information about the average taxi fare.

Taxis for the transportation from Melbourne city center to the airport are among the most practical and helpful vehicles especially for passengers with heavy baggage. If you want to make your payment by bank or credit card, you need to tell the driver. To use your cards for your travel with taxi, you must bring your card into use and get on a taxi accepting card payment.

SkyBus

The SkyBus services, which operate 24 hours a day, are extremely, affordable and comfortable for passengers travelling to the airport. The buses that depart from the center and bring their passengers directly to the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport are a very practical and fast means of transportation. SkyBus buses operate every 10 minutes and serve passengers 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To take advantage of these buses, you can travel by choosing one of the available ticket options, such as one way, roundtrip or family ticket.

Car Rental

In Melbourne city center you can find the offices of many car rental companies such as Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Redspot and Europcar. When you rent a car to come to the airport, you can contact the rental office in advance and ask for the option to leave the car at the airport. In order to arrive at the airport with the car you have rented in the city, you should follow the airport signs that you can start following from the center. If you need to leave your car at the airport for a short or long time, you can use airport parking area.

Bus

Public buses running from Melbourne city center are one of the transportation vehicles that can be preferred thanks to their reasonable prices. You can call the number 1800 800 007 if you want to get information about the services of the bus routes 478, 901, 479 and 482 which drop you off in front of the terminal T4.

Helicopter

If you need to get to the airport by a much faster means of transportation from the city center or other regions, you can also consider helicopter transfer. Helicopter transfer is not the most affordable alternative, but the fastest one you can use on this route. You can call +613 8587 9700 to obtain information about helicopter services, make reservation or learn about their departure points and fares.

Airport Information

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport directly connects many points in Australia and other countries to Melbourne. You can also visit the shops where you can buy souvenirs, books, toys and magazines while you spend time at the airport, which offers a great variety of facilities in terms of shopping, recreational areas, eating and drinking. If you want to drink something or taste delicious foods, you can visit cafes and restaurants located in the terminals.

Able Baker Charlie, Ali Baba, Amcal Pharmacy, Air Bar & Lounge, Australian Way, Boost Juice, Brasserie Bread, Brunetti, Chop Salads, Desigual, Country Road, Healty Habits, Hudsons Cafe, Hungry Jack’s, Icons, Krispy Kreme, Macchinetta, Mc Donald’s, Muffin Break, Nandos and Newslink are some of the places you can visit at the airport.

For those who want more alternatives, Sunglass Hut, Subway, Sushi Sushi, Tech2Go, Think Asia, The Fly Bar, Urban Trail, WH Smith, Victoria’s Secret, Witchery, World of Chocolate and Wok on Air offer service for the passengers of the airport.

You can perform your foreign exchange transactions with Travelex Worldwide Money without losing time. If you want to do some shopping from duty free shop, First Tax & Duty Free will be ready in the terminal in this regard. Passengers arriving at the airport with their vehicles can leave them in the parking area per hour, daily or for 2 days. The cost of the airport parking area is determined by hour and day. It is also possible to take advantage of airport parking area with more reasonable prices by purchasing daily and two day packages.

Last Updated: 30 Apr 2017

Transportation to Adelaide City Center from Airport

Australia's fifth largest city Adelaide is a city worth seeing with its modern architecture and luxurious entertainment venues. Passengers who want to get here can travel to Adelaide International Airport. There is a distance of 7 kilometers between the city center and the airport. You can take a taxi, rent a car or take advantage of private shuttles to access the center from the airport in the western part of the city.

Bus

It is possible to get to many parts of the city including the city center by taking one of the J1, JA, J1X or J3 lines among public transport buses called JetBus. These vehicles usually operate at fifteen minute intervals and arrive at the city center between fifteen and twenty minutes. It is worth noting that these buses have slightly higher ticket prices. If you get a single ticket, you can travel for two hours at no extra charge after your journey begins. If you are considering frequent use of public transport, it will be more cost-effective to collect from visitor cards which will allow you to enjoy unlimited public transport for three days.

Shuttle

With private shuttles organized by Skylink Adelaide Company, you have the option to travel to many parts of the city. Fares for this service may vary depending on the distance you are going. If you will be traveling close to the city center, Skylink shuttles offer a more affordable option than public transport. You can also get to the Keswick Intercity Train Station by these shuttles. It is also possible to use the shuttles known by the name Airport City Shuttle. These are available between 06:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and between 06:00 and 17:00 on Sundays.

Taxi

You can also take a taxi for a more comfortable ride. Taxi fares are not very different than buses. There are taxis waiting for you at the terminal exit.

Car Rental

It is also possible to rent a car from Rent a Car offices located at the terminal kiosks. You can also book your car online.

Last Updated: 18 Oct 2017

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Which airports can I use for Melbourne-Adelaide flights?

For Melbourne-Adelaide flights, you can use Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Moorabbin Airport, Melbourne Airport as departure airport, and Adelaide Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Melbourne-Adelaide and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Melbourne-Adelaide is 653 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Melbourne-Adelaide flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Melbourne-Adelaide flights is Sunday.

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