About Avalon Airport
Melbourne's second airport — gateway to Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road. Hub for Jetstar low-cost domestic and seasonal international.
Getting There
By bus
SkyBus Avalon runs direct to Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station). 45 minutes, around $24 one-way — coordinated with flight schedules.
By car
Princes Freeway / M1 connects to Melbourne CBD (60 km, 45 minutes) and Geelong (20 minutes).
By taxi & rideshare
Taxi to Melbourne CBD: $130–$160, 45 minutes. Uber available but pricey at this distance — shuttle is usually better value.
Hire car for Great Ocean Road
Most major hire companies at the terminal. Geelong 20 minutes, Lorne 90 minutes — perfect launchpad for Great Ocean Road touring.
Transfers
Parking
Airport Layout
Runway configuration and terminal area for Avalon Airport.
Runways
1 runway • longest 3,048m • Wide-body capable (e.g. Boeing 777, Boeing 787)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Headings | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,048 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 187° / 7° | Yes |
Security & screening at Australian airports
Recommended arrival times
- Domestic flights: arrive 60 minutes before departure
- International flights: arrive 2–3 hours before departure (longer for first-time international travellers)
What you can carry on
- Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs): containers up to 100ml for international flights, all in a single transparent 1L resealable bag. Domestic flights have no LAG restrictions on most airlines.
- Lithium batteries (in personal devices): allowed in carry-on only. Spare batteries up to 100Wh permitted in carry-on; batteries over 160Wh prohibited.
- Sharp items including scissors with blades over 6cm, knives, and tools must be packed in checked baggage.
Prohibited items
- Firearms (require declaration and approval)
- Explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases
- Pepper spray, mace, tear gas
- Self-defence weapons including knuckle dusters
Full list: ABF prohibited items
International arrivals — biosecurity
Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Declare all food, plant material, animal products, soil, wooden items, and outdoor equipment on your Incoming Passenger Card. Fines start at AUD $626 and undeclared prohibited items can result in penalties up to $660,000 or visa cancellation. When in doubt, declare it.
Useful links
- Smart Traveller (DFAT) — travel advisories
- Australian Border Force — customs and biosecurity
- Aviation Security (Department of Infrastructure)
Nearby Attractions
Quick Facts
Stay connected on arrival — Airalo eSIM
Skip airport SIM kiosks — install Airalo before you fly and activate the moment you land.
Scan to install on your phone
Quick Stats
- Class
- major regional
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,048 m
- Max aircraft
- Wide-body capable
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Opened
- 1953
At a Glance
Airport Codes
- IATA
- AVV
- ICAO
- YMAV
Location
- City
- Avalon
- State
- Victoria
- Timezone
- Melbourne
Plan Your Visit
- Best Time
- Year-round. Great Ocean Road peaks Dec-Feb (summer) and Apr-May (autumn colours). Avalon Air Show every 2 years (Feb-Mar) brings huge crowds.
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Nearby
Campsites(5)
Trails(3)
Attractions(1)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(5)
Fuel(5)
Dump Points(2)
Transvaal Square
Free · 14.9km
Batman Park Reserve
Free · 24km
Pubs(5)
Fast Food(5)
Golf Courses(5)
Wineries(5)
Weigh Stations(5)
State Forests(5)
Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve
Recreation · 22.2km
Brown Swamp Wildlife Reserve (hunting)
Recreation · 38.7km
Lake Dubban Wildlife Reserve (hunting)
Recreation · 40.7km
Lake Gherang Gherang Wildlife Reserve (hunting)
Recreation · 42.7km
Meredith State Forest
State Forest · 43.2km
National Parks(5)
Avalon Coastal Reserve
Nature Reserve · 4.7km
Limeburners Lagoon (Hovells Creek) Flora and Fauna Reserve
Nature Reserve · 5.3km
Serendip Wetlands Education Facility
Nature Reserve · 6.6km
The Spit Wildlife Reserve
Nature Reserve · 6.8km
Corio Native Grasslands Reserve
Nature Reserve · 6.9km