Melbourne Airport Transfers
Budget transfers from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to CBD, hotels & all Melbourne suburbs. Pre-booked service from $65 - 30% cheaper than premium transfers.
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Melbourne Airport Transfers - Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is Australia's second-busiest airport, serving over 37 million passengers annually. Located in Tullamarine, approximately 23km northwest of Melbourne CBD, the airport connects Melbourne to destinations worldwide through its four terminals. Our budget airport transfer service provides reliable, pre-booked transportation from all MEL terminals to any Melbourne destination.
Our Melbourne airport transfer service covers all major Melbourne areas including the CBD, St Kilda, South Yarra, Richmond, Carlton, Fitzroy, and the outer suburbs. We also service popular destinations like Chapel Street, Lygon Street, Federation Square, and Docklands. With fixed pricing and no surge charges, you'll always know exactly what your Melbourne airport transfer will cost.
Choose Drivision Direct for your Melbourne airport transfers and experience the convenience of pre-booked, budget-friendly transportation with professional drivers who know Melbourne's lanes and hook turns inside and out. Our kerbside pickup service saves you money while providing reliable, comfortable transport to any Melbourne destination.
📍 Pickup Locations
Terminal 1: International Arrivals Kerbside
Terminal 2: Virgin Australia Domestic
Terminal 3: Jetstar Domestic
Terminal 4: Qantas Domestic
⏱️ Wait Times
International: 60 minutes from landing
Domestic: 30 minutes from landing
Includes: Immigration, baggage, walk time
💰 Pricing
To CBD: From $65
To St Kilda: From $70
To Richmond: From $65
🚗 Service Type
Kerbside pickup - no meet & greet
Pre-booked only - minimum 2 hours
App payments - credit cards only
Melbourne Airport Transfer Pricing
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💡 Pricing Information
Fares shown are base transfer prices only.
Additional costs that may apply: CityLink tolls (if route requires), airport parking fees (if required), and waiting time beyond standard allowances.
All additional fees will be clearly communicated before booking confirmation.
Melbourne Airport Terminal Guide
🛫 Tullamarine Airport (MEL) Pickup Instructions
Terminal 1 - International
- Exit through Arrivals Hall
- Follow signs to "Ground Transport"
- Meet at Kerbside Pickup Zone
- Look for SMS with exact bay number
Terminal 2 - Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia domestic arrivals
- Exit to Ground Transport level
- Kerbside pickup bay designated
- Driver will text exact location
Terminal 3 - Jetstar
- Jetstar domestic arrivals
- Follow Ground Transport signs
- Dedicated pickup zones
- Easy walk from baggage claim
Terminal 4 - Qantas
- Qantas domestic arrivals
- Follow Ground Transport signs
- Designated pickup areas
- Clear signage to kerbside
Popular Melbourne Destinations
🏙️ Melbourne CBD
- Collins Street & Bourke Street
- Federation Square
- Flinders Street Station
- Queen Victoria Market
- Southern Cross Station
🏨 Major Hotels
- Crown Melbourne
- Grand Hyatt Melbourne
- Park Hyatt Melbourne
- Sofitel Melbourne Collins
- The Langham Melbourne
🎨 Cultural Precincts
- St Kilda & Luna Park
- Carlton & Lygon Street
- Fitzroy & Brunswick Street
- South Yarra & Chapel Street
- Richmond & Swan Street
Melbourne Airport Transfer Comparison
| Service | Airport to CBD | Meet & Greet | Wait Time | Booking | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivision Direct | $65-75 | Kerbside (included) | 60min Intl / 30min Dom | App only | Credit card |
| Premium Chauffeur | $75-95 | +$20 fee | 45min Intl / 15min Dom | Phone/Online | Multiple |
| Airport Taxi | $55-75 | None | None | On-demand | Cash/Card |
| Rideshare (Uber) | $45-85* | None | 5min max | App | Credit card |
| SkyBus | $20-25 | None | None | On-demand/App | Cash/Card |
*Rideshare prices vary with surge pricing. SkyBus requires connection to final destination. Drivision Direct offers fixed rates with door-to-door service.
Why Choose Drivision Direct for Melbourne Airport Transfers?
💰 Melbourne-Specific Savings
- 30% cheaper than premium Melbourne chauffeur services
- No airport pickup fees (save $15-25)
- Fixed pricing - no surge during peak Melbourne traffic
- CityLink tolls included where route requires (no surprises)
🚗 Local Melbourne Knowledge
- Hook turn expertise - drivers know Melbourne's unique traffic rules
- Lane navigation familiar with Melbourne's narrow city lanes
- Alternative routes during AFL matches and events at MCG
- Real-time updates on Melbourne road conditions
Melbourne Airport Transfer FAQs
Journey times from Tullamarine Airport to Melbourne CBD typically range:
- Off-peak hours: 20-25 minutes via Tullamarine Freeway
- Peak hours: 30-45 minutes depending on traffic
- Weekend mornings: 20-30 minutes with lighter traffic
- AFL match days: Allow extra 20-40 minutes for delays
Our drivers use real-time traffic data to choose the fastest route via M2, CityLink, or alternative roads to avoid congestion.
Pickup depends on your flight arrival terminal:
- Terminal 1 (International): All international flights including Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines
- Terminal 2 (Virgin Australia): Virgin Australia domestic flights
- Terminal 3 (Jetstar): Jetstar domestic and some regional flights
- Terminal 4 (Qantas): All Qantas and QantasLink domestic flights
Your driver will be assigned to the correct terminal automatically based on your flight details. You'll receive SMS with exact pickup location 30 minutes before arrival.
Yes! We provide transfers to Melbourne Airport from all Melbourne locations:
- CBD Hotels: Crown Melbourne, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Sofitel Collins
- Federation Square: Cultural precinct, major hotels
- Docklands: Waterfront City, NewQuay area
- Southbank: Casino precinct, luxury hotels
📍 Pickup timing: We recommend booking pickup 2-3 hours before domestic flights, 3-4 hours before international flights to account for check-in and security.
We service all Melbourne metropolitan areas including:
- Inner South: St Kilda, South Yarra, Prahran, Toorak, Brighton
- Inner North: Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick
- Inner East: Richmond, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Glen Waverley
- Inner West: Footscray, Yarraville, Williamstown
- Outer Areas: Frankston, Dandenong, Box Hill, Ringwood
- Bayside: Brighton, Sandringham, Mentone, Mordialloc
💡 Extended areas: We also service Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, and Geelong with advance booking.
CityLink toll costs depend on your destination route:
- To CBD via Tullamarine Freeway: No tolls required
- To Eastern/Southern suburbs via CityLink: Tolls may apply ($5-8)
- Alternative routes: We can take toll-free routes if you prefer
💡 Transparency: Any toll costs will be clearly shown in your booking quote before confirmation. No hidden fees or surprises.