A19 Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia
Open 24/7, the Terminal 1, 2, 3 Car Park is an undercover, multi-level parking facility located just a 7 to 12-minute walk from Terminals 1, 2, and 3, offering one of the most convenient parking options at Melbourne Airport.
While its prime location provides easy access to the terminals, it does come at a premium, especially for long-term parking.
We show you the same price as the car parks themselves, and don't add additional reservation costs!
Drive to the car park, choose a space and unload your luggage
You can walk to the terminal in 5 minutes or less
Simply walk back to the car park
Exit the car park and drive home
To park at the Terminal car park at Melbourne Airport, travellers can book their spot online or pay upon arrival.
Booking online is highly recommended to save on rates & to ensure the car park is not full upon your arrival.
If you booked online, arrive at the Terminal Parking on your departure day and scan the QR code from your confirmation email at the entry barrier.
If you plan to pay upon arrival, scan your credit card at the entry gate. Remember, you must use the same credit card to exit the car park; otherwise, you may be charged twice without the possibility of a refund.
Drive to the exit gate and scan the same QR code you used when entering.
If you're within your reserved time frame, the gate will open.
For those running late, a 2-hour grace period applies if your parking duration exceeds 4 hours.
Travellers who paid with a credit card upon arrival must use the same card to exit.
Should you face any issues, press and hold the HELP button for 3 seconds to connect with a customer service agent.
To reach the Terminal Car Park from Melbourne CBD, follow the directions below:
💡NAVIGATIONAL TIP: Many travellers have mentioned a significant lack of signage for the Terminal 1, 2 & 3 car park, making it difficult to locate the entrance. Additionally, many report having to circle the multilevel facility multiple times to find an available parking bay.
To avoid the risk of delays, we highly recommend arriving 10-15 minutes earlier than usual when parking here.
There’s a high likelihood that your journey could be impacted by congestion, limited availability, or difficulty navigating the car park.
Several travellers who parked at the Terminal car park have raised concerns worth knowing ahead of time:
Hard to find a spot: It’s not uncommon for drivers to spend 10–15 minutes circling the lot in search of a space. The digital signs showing available spots are often inaccurate or too small to be useful.
Issues with entry passes: Some people have had trouble loading their parking pass into their phone’s wallet. There’s little guidance on what to do if the QR code doesn’t scan properly, so it’s best to be prepared for delays.
Unclear signage: Instructions for where to scan your pass or find a payment kiosk are hard to follow, which can lead to confusion when entering or exiting the car park.
Concerns about security: A few travellers mentioned incidents of car theft or break-ins. They also felt that airport staff didn’t offer much support or resolution afterward.
Price and convenience: The parking isn’t cheap, and several reviewers felt overcharged—especially in cases where traffic or car park congestion caused them to go over their pre-paid time.
Map errors: Directions in the confirmation email led some drivers to the wrong location, even when using Google Maps.
To park at Melbourne Airport Terminal Parking, you can reserve a spot online or on the day of your flight.
Online bookings are available anytime before arrival. While drive-up bookings are possible, they are not recommended during peak travel seasons due to high demand, leaving you searching for an available spot for 30 - 45 minutes.
If you prefer not to book online, arrive at the car park at least 15 - 30 minutes before check-in and use your credit card to enter. Use the same card when exiting.
If you booked the Terminal Parking online, you can modify or cancel your reservation up to 2 hours before your scheduled arrival time.
If you need to cancel within 2 hours of arrival, contact the customer service team at (+61) 3 9297 1318 for assistance.
Travellers can extend their booking online anytime before their scheduled exit.
Just click "Manage my Booking," on the Melbourne Airport website, provide your details, and update your exit time. The system will calculate any extra fees, and you'll get a new QR code for a smooth departure.
If you don't want to deal with the hassle of the online booking portal and will leave the car park later than planned, scan your QR code at the gate to see any additional fees.
You can pay conveniently using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a credit card.
🚘Grace period: Bookings over 4 hours come with a 2-hour grace period, while shorter stays include a 1-hour grace period.
Rates at the Melbourne Airport Terminal 1, 2, & 3 car park start at $17.00 for 15 - 30 minutes, $47.00 for 2 - 3 hours, $54.00 for 1 day, $162.00 for 3 days, and $324.00 for 6 days.
After that, rates increase to $432.00 for 1 week of parking, and $810.00 for 2 weeks.
Stays in the Terminal car park are limited to 45 days; for longer trips, consider alternative parking.
See the table below for full hourly and daily drive-up rates at Melbourne Airport Terminal Parking:
| Duration | Rates |
|---|---|
| 0 - 15 mins | Free |
| 15 - 30 mins | $ 17.00 |
| 30 mins - 1 hour | $ 17.00 |
| 1 - 2 hours | $ 32.00 |
| 2 - 3 hours | $ 47.00 |
| 3 - 4 hours | $ 51.00 |
| 4 - 5 hours | $ 52.00 |
| 5 - 6 hours | $ 52.00 |
| 6 - 23 hours | $ 53.00 |
| 1 day | $ 54.00 |
| 2 days | $ 108.00 |
| 3 days | $ 162.00 |
| 4 days | $ 216.00 |
| 5 days | $ 270.00 |
| 6 days | $ 324.00 |
| 7 days | $ 378.00 |
| 8 days | $ 432.00 |
| 9 days | $ 486.00 |
| 10 days | $ 540.00 |
| 11 days | $ 594.00 |
| 12 days | $ 648.00 |
| 13 days | $ 702.00 |
| 14 days | $ 756.00 |
| *Every day thereafter will incur a daily fee of $54.00. |
The rates shown above are drive-up rates and therefore will be different from those displayed when booking your car park online.
All the parking rates cited are approximate and subject to change without notice. Parking rates associated with 'one week' above, are for 1 week (8 days). Please note that Flyparks does not compare all the airport car parking spaces available in the market, and cannot consider specific needs and individual requirements. Always read the terms and conditions before booking.
