Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at Tullamarine to the Melbourne CBD, St Kilda, Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula and suburbs across the city.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Melbourne Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Melbourne starts at your Tullamarine terminal and goes to hotels and homes in the CBD, St Kilda and the suburbs, or farther to Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula.
For international flights your driver waits in the Terminal 2 arrivals hall after you exit customs; for domestic flights, at the signposted chauffeur and hire car meeting point inside your terminal. Chauffeur rides must be arranged in advance, as there are no service desks, and we follow the flight on your reservation so the pickup moves with a delayed landing.
Melbourne airport transfers are priced per vehicle before you fly, from sedans to vans for families and groups, and go door to door to CBD hotels, suburban homes, St Kilda, Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula.
Our Melbourne airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, leaving Tullamarine as soon as you are through arrivals rather than stopping for other passengers along the way. With room for suitcases, strollers and sports gear, it suits families and groups heading to the suburbs, Geelong or the Mornington Peninsula.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Melbourne Airport (MEL), often called Tullamarine, is about 22 km northwest of the Melbourne CBD and operates 24 hours a day. Its four terminals sit side by side: Terminal 1 for Qantas domestic flights, Terminal 2 for all international flights, Terminal 3 for Virgin Australia and Terminal 4 for Jetstar, Rex and Link Airways.
International passengers pass immigration, collect their bags and then clear customs and biosecurity before entering the Terminal 2 arrivals hall. Domestic passengers collect bags in Terminals 1, 3 or 4, depending on the airline.
Victoria uses UTC+10, moving to UTC+11 for daylight saving from early October to early April.
Visa or ETA before you fly. Every visitor except New Zealand citizens needs a visa or travel authority before flying, such as an ETA through the AustralianETA app or an eVisitor for many European passports.
Biosecurity declaration. Declare all food, plant material and animal products on the Incoming Passenger Card; selected Qantas flights let you use the digital Australian Travel Declaration instead. Undeclared items can bring penalties.
Tullamarine, not Avalon. Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a different airport from Avalon (AVV), about 50 km southwest of the CBD near Geelong. Check your ticket before you book this page.
Daylight saving. Melbourne moves from UTC+10 to UTC+11 from early October to early April, so enter your flight's local arrival time.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Melbourne Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At MEL
Chauffeur meeting points
Pre-booked drivers meet passengers at the signposted chauffeur and hire car meeting points inside the terminals; chauffeur rides must be arranged in advance, as there are no service desks.
At MEL
International arrivals
For international flights, your driver waits in the Terminal 2 arrivals hall after you exit customs.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
MEL Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel MEL
From where you're staying back to Melbourne Airport.
Round trip
MEL Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Melbourne Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Visa and declaration
Arrange an ETA, eVisitor or visa before you fly, and declare all food, plant and animal items to avoid biosecurity penalties.
Not Avalon
Melbourne Airport (MEL) at Tullamarine is a different airport from Avalon (AVV), which is about 50 km southwest of the CBD near Geelong.
Australian dollar
The currency is the Australian dollar (AUD), and card payments are accepted almost everywhere.
Daylight saving
Melbourne uses UTC+10, moving to UTC+11 for daylight saving from early October to early April.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
For international flights, in the Terminal 2 arrivals hall after you exit customs. For domestic flights, at the signposted chauffeur and hire car meeting point inside your terminal. The meeting point is in your confirmation.
Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine is about 22 km northwest of the Melbourne CBD. The drive takes about 30 minutes in normal traffic, longer at peak times.
Yes. Melbourne Airport (MEL) is widely known as Tullamarine, after the suburb where it opened. It is not Avalon Airport (AVV), a separate airport near Geelong.
All international flights use Terminal 2. Domestic flights use Terminal 1 for Qantas and QantasLink, Terminal 3 for Virgin Australia and Terminal 4 for Jetstar, Rex and Link Airways. Give your terminal when you book.
Yes. We go door to door to hotels, apartments and homes in St Kilda. Give the exact address when you book.
Yes. Enter your Geelong address when you book to see your vehicle options. Geelong is also near Avalon Airport, so check that your flight lands at Melbourne (MEL).
Yes. Transfers go to hotels, winery stays and vacation homes on the Mornington Peninsula. Add the full address when you book.
Yes. Transfers go to any address in Melbourne's suburbs, including family homes and vacation rentals. Add the street address and a contact phone number.
Melbourne Airport operates 24 hours a day with no curfew, and your pickup is timed to the flight on your reservation, whatever the hour. Book ahead so the driver is confirmed before you land.
Except for New Zealand citizens, every visitor needs a visa or travel authority before flying, such as an ETA through the AustralianETA app or an eVisitor for many European passports. On arrival you declare food, plant and animal items on the Incoming Passenger Card.
We follow the flight on your reservation, so your pickup moves with a delayed landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is canceled, tell customer service as soon as you can.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip and give your departure time and terminal. Each terminal has its own security screening, so the right terminal saves time.
Melbourne uses Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC+10, and moves to daylight saving time, UTC+11, from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. Enter your flight's local arrival time when you book.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from MEL; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Melbourne Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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