Surf Coast · Avalon
Aireys Inlet to Avalon — timed for Jetstar mornings
Aireys Inlet airport transfers for lighthouse-coast stays and permanent residents. Guide distance about 72 km (70–80 min), from $156 sedan one-way.
Further along the coast than Torquay, Aireys Inlet rewards a professional driver who knows the leave-home math for both airports.
Ticket at Melbourne instead? See that guide — same Aireys Inlet address, either route.
Aireys Inlet at a glance
Route snapshot
- Guide distance About 72 km to Avalon
- Drive time Approx. 70–80 min in clear traffic
- Peak traffic Allow +10–20 min in local peak / early Jetstar departures
- Sedan one-way (approx) From $156
- Best suited for Jetstar and other Avalon departures
- Compared with Melbourne About 125 km / Approx. 115–135 min / from $268 — open that page
Split stays (Aireys then Lorne)? We can book separate legs. Peak buffers are built into pickup timing when you share your flight details.
Planning
Leave-by timing from Aireys Inlet
- Avalon domestics Terminal ~90–120 minutes before departure → leave Aireys Inlet about 3–4 hours before take-off.
- First-wave Jetstar Dawn departures often mean pickup ~2:45–3:00am — confirmed on the call.
- Local tip Split stays (Aireys then Lorne)? We can book separate legs.
- Need internationals / full airlines? See Aireys Inlet to Melbourne Airport.
Short or long hop — check-in still sets the leave-home time. We reverse-plan from your flight details.
Local notes
What matters in Aireys Inlet
Further along the coast than Torquay, Aireys Inlet rewards a professional driver who knows the leave-home math for both airports.
- Split stays (Aireys then Lorne)? We can book separate legs.
- Fixed fare confirmed before travel — no surge on early or late runs.
- Child seats and Maxi available on request for families and groups.
Door pickups
Around Aireys Inlet
Places we commonly collect before departure or after you land.
- Aireys Inlet coastal stays and town streets for dawn leave-homes
- Holiday-house driveways — stage bags at the door after changeover
- Inland or acreage addresses with full road numbers
- Coastal / highway approach toward Geelong then the airport
FAQ
Quick answers
How do I book from Aireys Inlet?
Enter your Aireys Inlet address and flight details in the booking form. We confirm a fixed fare before travel.
How long to Avalon from here?
About 72 km — Approx. 70–80 min in clear traffic. 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. Guide sedan fare from $156. See our transfer prices.
What time should I leave Aireys Inlet for Avalon Airport?
For Avalon Jetstar-style departures, plan roughly 3–4 hours before take-off from Aireys Inlet. Dawn flights are confirmed on the call from your flight details.
When should Aireys Inlet travellers choose Avalon?
When Jetstar or another Avalon flight is on the ticket and you want the shorter local hop. Use the Melbourne guide if your airline only flies Tullamarine.
What if my flight is via Melbourne?
Same door pickup — use the Melbourne guide or select that airport when you book.
Surf Coast
Nearby suburbs
Other local guides for Avalon, plus all airport transfers and our Surf Coast area page.
Aireys Inlet · Avalon
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From $156 sedan one-way (approx) · Approx. 70–80 min · STV accredited