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MELMelbourne·Melbourne International·Melbourne, Australia
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum1 hour 15 min
Quick Stats
Concourses
4
Terminal 1 (Qantas domestic), Terminal 2 (International), Terminal 3 (Virgin Australia domestic), Terminal 4 (Jetstar/domestic)
Max Transit
20m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
Qantas
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
35min
Domestic → International
70min
International → Domestic
110min
International → International
100min
Melbourne skylinePhoto by Peter Withiel on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
All terminals sit side-by-side along a single landside terminal building, connected by a covered walkway of roughly 10-15 minutes end-to-end. There is no train or shuttle system — passengers walk the entire distance, and international arrivals must fully clear passport control, collect baggage, and pass through Australian Border Force customs before re-entering any secure zone, domestic or international.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
No transit train — all walking
No true international-international transit
Central single-building layout eases navigation
Border clearance adds real time for all international connections
Airlines at MEL
QantasJetstarVirgin Australia
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at MEL?

Still under MCT for domestic-domestic transfers, especially if terminals differ. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at MEL?

Comfortable for domestic-domestic but too short for any international leg given customs and immigration requirements. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at MEL?

Solid for domestic transfers, borderline for domestic-to-international if you move quickly through security. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at MEL?

Comfortably covers domestic-domestic and meets the domestic-to-international MCT of about 70 minutes. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at MEL?

Good buffer for domestic-international transfers, though still tight if connecting from an international arrival. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at MEL?

Covers even international-domestic transfers, which require full immigration, baggage claim, and customs clearance. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at MEL?

Ample time for any connection type, including slower customs queues during peak international arrival banks. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at MEL?

Very comfortable margin even accounting for delays in baggage claim or immigration lines. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at MEL?

Excessive buffer for any connection combination at MEL, leaving time to relax or explore terminal amenities. See full 4 hr guide →

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