How early should I arrive at the airport in Melbourne?

Follow the operating airline’s current check-in, bag-drop and boarding deadlines for your terminal and flight. Allow extra time for busy periods, document checks, accessibility assistance and unfamiliar terminals. There is no one deadline for every airline. Completing online check-in does not remove security, immigration or gate-closing requirements.

Reference guidance reviewed 22 October 2026; current fares, entry rules, services and warnings must be checked with the linked authority.