14/09/2026
✈✨Planning for the future of international travel at Melbourne Airport✈✨
The expansion will be delivered in stages due to the complexity of building within a live, 24-hour operating airport. 🏪
Preliminary works will begin following the opening of new Pick-up and Drop-off zones in ‼SEPTEMBER 2026‼. Passengers can expect to start seeing some of the benefits within the next three to five years, with further improvements rolled out over time. ⏳🌎
For travelers, the expansion means: 🛫
⭐️More space at check-in, in the departures area and at baggage claim
⭐️ Improved comfort and reduced congestion
⭐️ More choice in shopping, dining and lounge experiences
⭐️ A smoother overall airport journey
These upgrades are designed to make travelling through Melbourne Airport more efficient and enjoyable. 💙
What upgrades are included in the expansion⁉
The expansion will deliver a range of improvements designed to enhance the passenger experience, including:
⭐A larger international check-in hall with upgraded baggage technology
⭐Expanded baggage claim areas with additional carousels
⭐Five new aircraft stands (capable of handling widebody and narrowbody aircraft)
⭐More retail, dining and lounge options
⭐Improved waiting areas for passengers and those meeting arriving travelers
These upgrades will create more space, comfort and choice throughout the terminal.🎉
How does this connect with other airport upgrades⁉
The international terminal expansion is part of a broader transformation of Melbourne Airport.
It complements other major projects, including:
How does this connect with other airport upgrades?
The international terminal expansion is part of a broader transformation of Melbourne Airport.
It complements other major projects, including:
⭐A new elevated road network and transport hub
⭐Expanded Pick-up and Drop-off zones
⭐The planned third runway (expected to open in 2031)
Together, these projects will increase capacity, improve efficiency, and support future growth 📈
