From bucket list to boarding pass - Australia’s only direct flight to the Maldives is here! ✈️🌴 Maldivian Airlines has touched down as our 43rd international carrier, offering non-stop flights to the Maldives for the very first time. Booked as exclusive flight and accommodation packages with Luxury Escapes, the new weekly service means travellers can now fly from Melbourne to Malé in one seamless journey, no long stopovers or hours in transit. Turquoise lagoons, overwater villas, soft white sand and warm tropical air. From dream trip to direct flight. 🏝️🌊🐚 @MaldivianAero @Lux_Escapes #MelbourneAirport #LuxuryEscapes #Maldivian

IT’S OFFICIAL: British Airways is coming to Melbourne! Daily flights between Melbourne and London Heathrow will take off from 11 January 2027. The new service will operate on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner via Kuala Lumpur, connecting Australian travellers to the UK and beyond with seamless access to 200+ destinations across nearly 80 countries. For more information, visit: melbourneairport.com.au/corp… #melbourneairport #aviationnews #britishairways #london

The evolving situation in the Middle East continues to disrupt flights to Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. If your flight has been cancelled, please do not travel to the airport. For the latest flight updates or to make changes to a booking, contact your airline or travel agent directly. We have ten aircraft currently parked here, but all other domestic and international flights are operating to schedule. #MelbourneAirport

Flights today Sun 1 March are also disrupted. Please check with your airline. Useful airline links: Emirates: emirates.com/au/english/help… Qatar: qatarairways.com/en-au/trave… Etihad: etihad.com/en-au/manage/flig… Virgin Australia: flightstatus.virginaustralia…

This is BIG news 👇 We’re investing $4.5b to expand our international terminal. Plans include expanded check-in, arrivals, baggage reclaim and five new gates. New T123 Pick up and Drop off zones opening in September will enable works. More on our website. #MelbourneAirport

If you're due to travel through the Middle East today there may be delays or disruption to your service. Please check with your airline for any updates to your flight departure time. #MelbourneAirport

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those on board AI171 and the team at Air India. Melbourne Airport's Chaplains are in the terminals and ready to provide you with any extra support you may need regardless of faith. #melbourneairport #chaplain #support

⚠️ TRAVEL UPDATE: CYCLONE ALFRED ⚠️ If you are scheduled to fly in or out Ballina, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Coffs Harbour, or Lord Howe Island this week, we understand this may be a stressful time due to Cyclone Alfred. Here is a guide to the support available from airlines, however we urge all travellers to check your airline’s website or contact them directly for assistance. 𝗤𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔 Customers who booked before 3 March can change their flight (within 14 days) for free or cancel for a travel credit. 𝗝𝗘𝗧𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔 For travellers booked to fly to/from South East Queensland and Northern NSW between 4 and 9 March 2025: • Flights to/from Ballina on 5 March have been cancelled, with affected passengers notified. • Customers can move their flight up to 7 days before or 14 days after their original date or receive a voucher. 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🔗 For airline contact details and more information, visit: melbourneairport.com.au/cycl… 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 If you have a parking booking, please note our parking bookings are flexible: • Bookings can be cancelled up to 2 hours before booked entry time • If you are already parked at Melbourne Airport and are delayed coming home, bookings can be extended online via “Manage booking”: parking.melbourneairport.com… 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 For cyclone updates, visit the Bureau of Meteorology bom.gov.au. Stay safe and check with your airline before heading to the airport. #MelbourneAirport #TravelUpdate #CycloneAlfred

We are working closely with airlines to finalise the details of a significant international terminal expansion aimed at increasing terminal capacity and enhancing the passenger experience. For more info: brnw.ch/21wPYFF #MelbourneAirport #Aviation #Infrastructure

Update on Etihad Airways flight EY461:> the pilot rejected take off yesterday evening when departing for Abu Dhabi. All 289 passengers safely disembarked the aircraft and were bussed to the terminal. The Etihad aircraft has been safely towed from the runway, inspections have been completed and the runway reopened for operations this morning.

🌟 Cyber Monday Parking Special! 🌟 Enjoy an exclusive discount of up to 10%* on Melbourne Airport Parking for bookings made today only. promo.melbourneairport.com.a… #MelbourneAirport #CyberMonday #ParkingOffer *T&Cs apply

Heavy fog is still affecting flights at Melbourne Airport this morning. Passengers should check with their airline for flight updates.

Due to heavy fog, Melbourne Airport is currently in low visibility operations resulting in delays of approximately 30-60 minutes for arriving aircraft. Flights departing for Melbourne Airport were instructed to hold earlier this morning however conditions have now improved, and flights have recommenced. There are currently minimal delays to departing aircraft, but we will monitor conditions throughout the rest of the day. #melbourneairport #fog #delays

After a comprehensive community consultation process, the approved Third Runway Major Development Plan (MDP) is now available for public viewing here:> brnw.ch/21wODR3 We anticipate that the third runway will open in 2031. #MelbourneAirport #Aviation #ThirdRunway