Melbourne Airport is located approximately 20 kilometres north the city. The most direct route is via the Tullamarine Freeway. The Freeway towards the city end of the journey becomes a tollway. The fastest way to the city or the airport is either via taxi of bus, with the most inexpensive being being by bus.

Skybus travels Melbourne Airport to City (Southern Cross Station) 24 hours, 7 days a week with one departing every 10-15 minutes. Tickets are $16 one-way / $26 return (as at April 2008) - this is around one-third the cost of a taxi fare. On arrival at the city depot they provide free transfer to your city accommodation. No need to queue as tickets may be purchased online or kerbside.

Sunbus provides both International and Domestic visitors with a personal service at the airport, and then a direct transfer to accommodation in the Central Business District (CBD), South Yarra, St Kilda and Carlton. The service operates 7 days a week and meets your flight.