Melbourne Airport is one of the busiest airports in the word. The Melbourne Airport is a major passenger and freight transport to and from Australia. Over 20 million passengers pass through the Melbourne Airport every year. The domestic and international terminals of Melbourne Airport are located under the same roof. The Melbourne Airport in Australia is known for its world class facilities and has been ranked fifth among world’s top airports.

There are close to 30 international, domestic and freighter airlines operating from Melbourne Airport. The main domestic airlines are Qantas, Rex, Jetstar, Skywest, Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways. The International Airlines are Air China, Air Mauritius, Air Pacific, Air New Zealand, emirates, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, Phillippine Airlines and many more.

Recently Melbourne Airport has been awarded two Australian Tourism Awards for General Tourism in recognition to its contribution to Australian Tourism particularly to Victorian Tourism.

The Melbourne Airport Australia is being operated by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation Limited since July 1997. The airports have been leased from the Federal government for 50 year with n option of further extension to another 49 years.

The Melbourne Airport handles almost 350,000 tonnes of air freight annually that is 30% of Australia's freight market. At least 3000 fights operated from Melbourne Airport carries freight to every corner of the world. Cargo terminal operators at Melbourne Airport are Qantas, Menzies, Patricks, Australian Air Express and DHL. Some international freight airlines providing service to Melbourne Airport are Australian Air Express, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific Cargo, Qantas and Singapore Airlines Cargo.

Melbourne Airport Australia has three domestic terminals located on either side of T2 terminal. The T1 and T3 are used by Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue, Regional express and O’Connor Airlines. T4 is under construction for Tiger Airways.

As an international passenger you can buy a huge selection of tax free good, Australian produce, apparel, music, surf wear, news & books, jewelry, souvenirs and more from over 50 specialty shops at Melbourne Airport. The facilities at Melbourne Airport are airport hotel, medical services, currency exchange, information desk, Melbourne Airport Golf Club, and disability access.

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