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Melbourne Airport

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Melbourne Airport

@Melair

Updates and information from Melbourne Airport (MEL). Customer service messages are answered via Instagram, Facebook and Melbourne Airport website.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

melbourneairport.com.au

Joined April 2009

Melbourne Airport
@Melair
May 18
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
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Mar 17
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
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Mar 2
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
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Mar 2
Replying to @Melair
Flight cancellations reminder: If your flight has been cancelled, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. For the latest information or to make changes to your booking, contact your airline directly.
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Feb 28
Replying to @Melair
Flights today Sun 1 March are also disrupted. Please check with your airline. Useful airline links: Emirates: emirates.com/au/english/hel… Qatar: qatarairways.com/en-au/travel-a… Etihad: etihad.com/en-au/manage/f… Virgin Australia: flightstatus.virginaustralia.com
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Feb 28
If you're due to travel through the Middle East tonight there may be delays or disruption to your service. Please check with your airline for any updates to your flight departure time.
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Feb 24
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
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Jun 23, 2025
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
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Jun 13, 2025
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
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Apr 17, 2025
Replying to @Melair
Update:> Queuing at security screening has returned to normal. Thank you again to everyone for their patience and understanding.
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Apr 17, 2025
PSA: A false alarm caused evacuation alerts in Terminals 3 and 4 this morning. Staff and travellers can now re-enter. We're investigating the cause. Security queues are easing. Thank you for your patience.
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Mar 5, 2025
⚠️ 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
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Melbourne Airport
@Melair
Jan 13, 2025
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
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