Geelong · Avalon
Newtown door pickup for Avalon Airport
Newtown travellers book Avalon for Jetstar and other Avalon flights — a shorter hop when the ticket sits there. Fixed fare from your door (~24 km / from $55).
Avalon from Newtown suits Jetstar and Avalon flights with a fixed door pickup (guide from $55 sedan one-way).
Ticket at Melbourne instead? See that guide — same Newtown address, either route.
Newtown at a glance
Route snapshot
- Guide distance About 24 km to Avalon
- Drive time Approx. 25–30 min in clear traffic
- Peak traffic Allow +10–20 min in local peak / early Jetstar departures
- Sedan one-way (approx) From $55
- Best suited for Jetstar and other Avalon departures
- Compared with Melbourne About 82 km / Approx. 75–90 min / from $177 — open that page
In peak traffic allow about 10–20 min extra for Avalon — north Geelong and Beach Road industrial peaks, plus early Jetstar departures when many cars arrive together. We build buffers into pickup timing when you share your flight details.
Local advantages
What matters on this run
- Avalon from Newtown (~24 km) suits Jetstar and other Avalon departures without a full Tullamarine haul.
- Travellers get CBD proximity without a hotel shuttle shuffle or Mercer Street scramble with cases.
- Holiday and peak industrial approaches near Avalon are easier with a buffer from Newtown.
Outbound international flights from MEL usually need earlier leave times than Avalon domestics — we set the window when you book.
Travel notes
Timing for this suburb
Avalon sits about 24 km away — close enough for routine Jetstar trips without a long Surf Coast detour. Leave-home timing still hinges on check-in rather than pure drive minutes.
From Newtown, Avalon is the shorter Geelong-side hop for Jetstar and other Avalon flights. Leave-home timing follows check-in and terminal access more than the kilometre count.
- Guide distance About 24 km
- Sedan one-way (approx) From $55
- Hub guide Avalon Airport transfers
- Terminal guide Avalon Airport guide
Melbourne option: Newtown to Tullamarine is roughly 82 km. Most runs join the ring-road quickly from Aphrasia or Shannon, then stay on the Princes Freeway corridor into the airport precinct. Guide about 82 km (from $177). Full Melbourne page or book either route in the form.
Door pickups
Around Newtown
Places we commonly collect before departure or after you land.
- Aphrasia Street residential spine for Avalon and Jetstar mornings
- Shannon Avenue / Aphrasia corner approaches
- Fyansford edge streets toward the Barwon River
- Shorter corridor streets when the ticket sits at Avalon
FAQ
Quick answers
How do I book from Newtown?
Enter your Newtown address and flight details in the booking form. We confirm a fixed fare before travel.
How long to Avalon from here?
About 24 km — Approx. 25–30 min in clear traffic. In peak traffic allow about 10–20 min extra for Avalon — north Geelong and Beach Road industrial peaks, plus early Jetstar departures when many cars arrive together. Guide sedan fare from $55. See our see transfer prices.
Is Avalon usually quicker than Tullamarine from Newtown?
Often yes when your ticket is at Avalon — about 24 km versus ~82 km to Melbourne Airport. Always book the airport on your ticket.
What if my flight is via Melbourne?
Same door pickup — use the Melbourne guide or select that airport when you book.
Geelong
Nearby suburbs
Other local guides for Avalon, plus all airport transfers and our Geelong area page.
Newtown · Avalon
Ready to book?
Fixed fare from your door — online or call 24/7.
From $55 sedan one-way (approx) · Approx. 25–30 min · STV accredited