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. A free express shuttle connects passengers to Melbourne Airport with ease.

City trams, shuttles and taxis are also conveniently close, find out more about our ground connections here.

COVID-19 UPDATE (current 3 August 2020)

Regional carriers are currently 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 directly.

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.

• Advice for interstate travellers to/from VIC: New restrictions on moving around the State of Victoria will come into effect on July 30. More advice here.
• Advice for interstate travellers to/from NSW: New border controls between NSW and Victoria came into effect on July 21. More advice here.
• Advice for interstate travellers to/from TAS: New border controls between Tasmania and Victoria will come into effect on August 7. More advice here.