Quick check-in, affordable parking and the closest airport to the city you’ll be in the air and on your way in no time.

Two regional airlines, Sharp Airlines and Link Airways fly direct to six destinations making up more than 100 regional aircraft movements each week. Under 10 minutes away by road, you can also connect to a flight from Melbourne Airport with ease.

City trams, buses to the station and taxis are also conveniently close, find out more about our ground connections here.

COVID-19 UPDATE (current 9 July 2021)

Additional hygiene and social distancing measures are in place within Essendon Fields Airport terminal to keep staff and passengers safe. Please help stop the spread of COVID-19 by following the instructions outlined in the terminal and do not travel if you are unwell.

Regional carriers may be operating on a reduced schedule due to the impacts and restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. For the latest information on schedules and weather-related impacts always contact your airline or charter company directly.

INTERSTATE ARRIVALS

Please note that the pilot in command is required to complete a landing request form prior to departure.

VICTORIAN TRAVEL PERMIT SYSTEM

A Permit System is currently in place for all residents and travellers wishing to enter Victoria. The system applies to travellers from anywhere across Australia, which are designated green, orange or red according to their risk. Designations are updated by the Chief Health Officer based on latest health advice. For more information on the Victorian Travel Permit System please click here.

Links to other state-based travel restrictions can be found via the links below:

• Advice for interstate travellers to/from NSW: Information about entering the State of NSW can be found here.
• Advice for interstate travellers to/from TAS: Information about entering the State of Tasmania can be found here.