Flights Sydney to Melbourne - Melbourne Airports
Melbourne is home to two commercial domestic airports, Tullamarine Airport and Avalon Airport. Melbourne is one of Australia's busiest domestic travel destinations. And a great place to visit when you fly Sydney to Melbourne.
Avalon Airport [AVV]
Avalon Airport is the home of Jetstar Airlines, *all Jetstar flights* to and from Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney are out of Avalon Airport. Avalon Airport (IATA: AVV) is an airport located in Avalon, Victoria, in Australia. The Avalon Airport is located to the north of the city of Geelong, and is 55 kilometres to the southwest of the state's capital city of Melbourne. The Avalon Airport is a 30 - 40 minute drive from the CBD and minimum allowable check in time for all flights from Avalon Airport is 30 minutes, no late check ins are allowed and flights are non refundable.
In 2004 Jetstar announced that they would use Avalon Airport as the origin for flights to Sydney, and Brisbane and the Avalon Airport has since expanded to cater for Perth and Adelaide. The Avalon Airports' new terminal, consisting of three check-in counters and a departure lounge, has been constructed to cater for the airline. Since that time, Avalon Airport has expanded its facilities and is now recognised as a major hub for travel and flights to Melbourne and Geelong.
Tullamarine Airport [MEL]:
Melbourne Airport (also known as Tullamarine Airport) (IATA: MEL). It is the busiest airport in Melbourne and Melbourne airport is the second busiest airport in Australia after Sydney Airport. The Melbourne Airport is home base for passenger airlines Jetstar (for international flights) and Tiger Airways Australia and is a major hub for Qantas and Virgin Blue.
The Melbourne Airport has two runways and four terminals and features separate arrival and departure terminals for international and domestic flights. It is located approximately 20 minutes north west of the Melbourne CBD. The Melbourne Airport caters for over 180,000 flights and 22 million passengers per annum which are routed to over fifty destinations.
It is important to know which terminal you have to go to at the Melbourne Airport when checking in for your flight:
Both the Sydney and Melbourne Airport are fitted with lounges for business class travelers, lounge members and frequent flyers, extra comfort when you fly Sydney to Melbourne. Once you have arrived in Melbourne Airport you will find that there are plenty of taxis, buses and shuttles available outside the terminal. It takes approximately 20 minutes to get to and from the Melbourne airport however, it is recommended you allow more time during peak hour traffic times. If you require a Rental Car Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty all have pick up and drop of points at the domestic terminal convenient when you fly Sydney to Melbourne. Book your flights Sydney to Melbourne!