Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at Melbourne Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Picking someone up
Picking someone up
Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.
T123 Pick Up
Kiss & Ride
Where
Pick Up zone at the rear of Level 2 of the T123 Transport Hub
Maximum height
Up to 2.2 meters
Picking upPermitted · at most 5 minutesFree within 5 minutes.From October 6, free 5-minute pick-up for Qantas, international and Virgin Australia passengers is in the new T123 Transport Hub on Level 2, at the rear of the existing short-term parking garage. There is a 5-minute time limit for all vehicles; make sure your passenger is waiting and ready to be picked up before entering the Pick Up zone. Vehicles need to be under 2.2 meters.
T4 Pick Up
Kiss & Ride
Where
Pick Up zone on Level 1 of the T4 Transport Hub
Maximum height
Up to 2.5 meters
Picking upPermittedFor those flying Jetstar domestic or Rex, pick-up is on Level 1 of the T4 Transport Hub. Take Exit 19, Naarm Way, from the Tullamarine Freeway and follow the signs to the T4 Pick Up zone, or enter the parking garage if you need more time. If you are picking up someone flying with Virgin, it can be easier to use this area. From October 6, T4 pick-up will remain the same. Vehicles need to be under 2.5 meters.
Drop-off and pick-up bay for over-height vehicles
Kiss & Ride
Where
Ground-level drop-off and pick-up bay at the back of the T123 Transport Hub for over-height vehicles
Picking upPermittedUse the same bay to pick up passengers in an over-height vehicle.
Terminal Car Parks
Park and come inside
Where
T123 Terminal Car Park, with direct access to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 (right by the terminal) · T4 Terminal Car Park, about 100 meters from Terminal 4 (right by the terminal)
Picking upPermittedFree within 15 minutes.If you need more time, please enter the Terminal Car Parks, where the first 15 minutes are free.
Wait Zone
Park and come inside
Where
Wait Zone on Mercer Drive, near the Tullamarine Freeway (outside the airport)
WaitingPermittedFree within 60 minutes.Arrived too early to pick someone up? Use the Wait Zone on Mercer Drive, just off the Tullamarine Freeway (Exit 18): parking is free for the first 60 minutes. It is not close enough to walk to the terminals, but it is only a short 5-minute drive to the new Pick Up zone. When your passenger is ready, drive to the Pick Up zone.
Dropping someone off
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
T123 Drop Off
Kiss & Ride
Where
Drop Off zone on Level 3 of the T123 Transport Hub
Maximum height
Up to 2.2 meters
Dropping offPermittedFrom October 6, drop-off for Qantas (T1), international (T2) and Virgin Australia (T3) passengers is free in the new T123 Transport Hub on Level 3 of the existing short-term parking garage. Take Exit 19, Naarm Way, from the Tullamarine Freeway and follow the signs. Vehicles need to be under 2.2 meters.
T4 Drop Off
Kiss & Ride
Where
Drop Off zone on Level 2 of the T4 Transport Hub
Maximum height
Up to 2.5 meters
Dropping offPermittedPassengers flying Jetstar domestic or Rex can be dropped off on Level 2 of the T4 Transport Hub, a free drop-off zone. Exit the Tullamarine Freeway at Exit 19, Naarm Way, and follow the signs to the T4 Drop Off zone, or enter the parking garage if you need more time. If you are dropping off someone flying with Virgin, it can be easier to use this area. From October 6, T4 drop-off will remain the same. Vehicles need to be under 2.5 meters.
Drop-off and pick-up bay for over-height vehicles
Kiss & Ride
Where
Ground-level drop-off and pick-up bay at the back of the T123 Transport Hub for over-height vehicles
Dropping offPermittedIf your vehicle is over 2.2 meters (Terminals 1, 2 or 3) or over 2.5 meters (Terminal 4), follow the signs along the Tullamarine Freeway and take Exit 20 along Terminal Drive to the ground-level drop-off and pick-up bay at the back of the T123 Transport Hub. This area is for over-height vehicles only.
Wait Zone
Park and come inside
Where
Wait Zone on Mercer Drive, near the Tullamarine Freeway (outside the airport)
WaitingPermittedFree within 60 minutes.Arrived too early to pick someone up? Use the Wait Zone on Mercer Drive, just off the Tullamarine Freeway (Exit 18): parking is free for the first 60 minutes. It is not close enough to walk to the terminals, but it is only a short 5-minute drive to the new Pick Up zone. When your passenger is ready, drive to the Pick Up zone.
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
