Meeting someone at Melbourne MEL Airport.
Melbourne Airport (MEL · YMML), Victoria, Australia. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Melbourne MEL Airport
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Which terminal
Melbourne Airport has 4 arrival terminals: T1, T2 International, T3 and T4. Each has its own arrivals area, so waiting at the wrong one is the most common mix-up here. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app. Check it before you set off and put it in your Greet.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at MEL, even without signal.
- In the arrivals hall of their terminal, a few metres back from the doors.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Australia are usually much quicker.
Melbourne runs on Australia/Melbourne time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of MEL: Melbourne Essendon Airport MEB (9 km), Melbourne Moorabbin MBW (41 km), Melbourne Avalon AVV (52 km), Bendigo Airport BXG (113 km), Mount Hotham MHU (231 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Melbourne?
Melbourne Airport has 4 arrival terminals: T1, T2 International, T3 and T4. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app.
How long after landing do passengers come out at MEL?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at MEL right now?
Melbourne runs on Australia/Melbourne time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at MEL without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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