Surf Coast · Avalon
Torquay to Avalon — the shorter Jetstar hop
Avalon is about 48 km from Torquay (from $106) — often the practical choice for Jetstar and other Avalon flights when you want less freeway time than Tullamarine.
We still plan leave-home for Surf Coast Highway queues and the Avalon industrial approach, especially on early Jetstar waves when many cars arrive together.
Ticket at Melbourne instead? See that guide — same door address, either route.
At a glance
Route snapshot
- Guide distance About 48 km to Avalon
- Drive time Approx. 50–60 min in clear traffic
- Peak traffic Allow +10–20 min in local peak / early Jetstar departures
- Sedan one-way (approx) From $106
- Best suited for Jetstar and other Avalon departures
- Compared with Melbourne About 100 km / Approx. 90–110 min / from $215 — open that page
Allow +15–25 min in local peak — town traffic, Surf Coast Highway toward Geelong, then Beach Road / Avalon approach on early Jetstar mornings.
Planning
Leave-by timing from Torquay
- Avalon domestics (typical Jetstar) Be at the terminal ~90–120 minutes before departure. From Torquay allow about 2.5–3.5 hours before take-off.
- First-wave Jetstar Dawn departures often mean a ~3:30–4:30am pickup depending on check-in — confirmed when you share the flight number.
- Holiday weekends Torquay town and highway traffic stretch the first half of the trip; we push leave-home earlier rather than gambling on clear roads.
- Need full airlines / internationals? Use Torquay to Melbourne Airport instead.
Local pickups
Hotels & stays we collect from
- Esplanade apartments — quiet dawn pickups for Avalon Jetstar.
- Gilbert Street hotels — kerbside collection with bags ready.
- Peppers The Sands — resort driveway timed to Avalon check-in.
- Surf city / inland estates — door pickup before the highway run north.
Same Torquay address works for either airport — pick Avalon or Melbourne when you book.
Door pickups
Where we collect
Common doors before departure or after you land.
- Esplanade and foreshore apartments for early Jetstar mornings
- Gilbert Street hotel strip
- Peppers The Sands and resort driveway collections
- Inland Torquay estates toward the Surf Coast Highway
- Geelong bypass then Avalon / Beach Road approach
FAQ
Quick answers
How do I book from Torquay?
Enter your Torquay address and flight details in the booking form. We confirm a fixed fare before travel.
How long to Avalon from here?
About 48 km — Approx. 50–60 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 $106. See our guide fares for this route.
When should Torquay travellers choose Avalon over Melbourne Airport?
When Jetstar or another Avalon flight is on the ticket and you want the shorter ~48 km hop. Choose Melbourne Airport for internationals and airlines that only fly Tullamarine.
Can you collect from The Esplanade after a late Avalon arrival?
Yes. Share the flight number and apartment or hotel entrance — drivers wait at the nominated door rather than a busy beach car park.
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.
- Jan Juc to Avalon View
- Winchelsea to Avalon View
- Bellbrae to Avalon View
- Moriac to Avalon View
- Anglesea to Avalon View
- Torquay Airport Transfers View
- Torquay to Melbourne Airport View
- Geelong to Avalon Airport transfers View
- Avalon Airport transfers View
- All airport transfers View
- All service areas View
Torquay · Avalon
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From $106 sedan one-way (approx) · Approx. 50–60 min · STV accredited