Transfer hub
Aireys Inlet pickups for either runway
Whether you need Tullamarine’s network or Jetstar from Avalon, the pickup starts at the same Aireys Inlet door.
Aireys Inlet travellers book fixed-fare pickups toward Tullamarine (~125 km) or Avalon (~72 km). Use the airport cards below to open the matching guide.
From Aireys Inlet, Avalon is the shorter hop by about 53 km — handy when your airline sits there. Melbourne still wins when you need internationals or broader connections.
Coast Highway time into Geelong precedes the freeway stretch. Holiday mornings and event weekends are the variables we plan around.
On the road
Avalon timing
Avalon is around 72 km — still shorter than MEL for many Jetstar itineraries, but not a quick hop. Build real buffer for coastal congestion.
Full route guide: Aireys Inlet to Avalon Airport transfers.
Melbourne timing
Aireys Inlet to Melbourne Airport is about 125 km. Great Ocean Road segments through Anglesea and Torquay add variability before Geelong freeway time toward Tullamarine.
Full route guide: Aireys Inlet to Melbourne Airport transfers.
Local tip: Split stays (Aireys then Lorne)? We can book separate legs.
Peak traffic — Melbourne: In peak traffic allow about 20–40 min extra — Surf Coast Highway into Geelong then freeway congestion toward Tullamarine, worse on holiday changeovers and Sunday returns.
Peak traffic — Avalon: In peak traffic allow about 10–20 min extra for Avalon — coastal/peninsula roads into Geelong first, then a shorter industrial corridor. Holiday weekends add the most time.
Around Aireys Inlet
Where we collect
Common doors before departure or after you land.
- Split Point Lighthouse and Inlet Crescent approaches
- Great Ocean Road Aireys Inlet shops
- Painkalac Creek estuary precinct
- Distillery Creek picnic ground corridor
What matters here
- From Aireys Inlet, airport choice follows the airline on your ticket; we collect at the same the Surf Coast address either way.
- Lighthouse-town stays often mean visitors without a car comfortable for Melbourne freeways.
- Narrow coastal parking cannot absorb multi-day airport absences in peak season.
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Aireys Inlet FAQ
Locals ask this
How do I choose between Melbourne and Avalon from Aireys Inlet?
Yes — same Aireys Inlet address either way. Pick Melbourne or Avalon above for route-specific distance and fare notes.
How far are the airports from Aireys Inlet?
Melbourne about 125 km (115–135 min in clear traffic, from $268). Avalon about 72 km (70–80 min in clear traffic, from $156).
How much extra time for peak traffic from Aireys Inlet?
Melbourne: In peak traffic allow about 20–40 min extra — Surf Coast Highway into Geelong then freeway congestion toward Tullamarine, worse on holiday changeovers and Sunday returns.
Avalon: In peak traffic allow about 10–20 min extra for Avalon — coastal/peninsula roads into Geelong first, then a shorter industrial corridor. Holiday weekends add the most time.
Aireys Inlet · Surf Coast
Ready when you are
Open a Aireys Inlet route above, or jump into the booking form — we cover both terminals.
Melbourne from $268 · Avalon from $156 · STV accredited