What you need to know about terminal access overhaul starting October 6
Melbourne Airport is implementing significant changes to its terminal access, closing long-standing arrival and departure ramps starting October 6. Drivers will be redirected to a new pick-up and drop-off zone located within the short-term car park to facilitate airport expansion.
Why it matters
The changes represent a major shift in infrastructure for a major international hub, impacting thousands of daily commuters and travelers.
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Share A A A Drivers have only one month left to use the current drop-off and pick-up areas at Melbourne Airport as it presses ahead with its controversial plans to scrap the arrival and departure ramps as part of the airport’s expansion.
Kerbside pick-up and drop-off for terminals 1, 2 and 3 will end on October 6, and cars will need to use a new pick-up and drop-off zone inside the airport’s undercover car park.
Melburnians Angela Jansen and Roland Gunesekere are concerned about the changes to the airport pick-up and drop-off arrangements. Ruby Alexander Passengers have expressed concerns that the changes will make it harder to access the airport, but Melbourne Airport says they will enable it to expand the international terminal.
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