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Melbourne Avalon International Airport

Geelong/Melbourne, Australia

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Victoria's second international gateway serving Geelong and Melbourne.

Opened

1953

Location

Geelong/Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Avalon International Airport is located near Lara in the Geelong region of Victoria, Australia, situated roughly halfway between central Melbourne and Geelong. Operating under the IATA code AVV and ICAO code YMAV, it serves as a lower-cost alternative to Melbourne's primary Tullamarine Airport. The airport has roots as a military and aerospace facility and is operated by Linfox Airports. It handles both passenger services and significant aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations, with major aerospace companies including Jetstar having used it as a maintenance base. Avalon has historically catered to low-cost carriers, most notably Jetstar, and has seen fluctuating passenger volumes. Infrastructure upgrades have been undertaken over the years to support international capability, though it remains far smaller in scale than Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal building capable of handling both domestic and international operations.

Getting to & from

Road access via the Princes Freeway is the primary transport option, with shuttle bus services connecting the airport to Melbourne and Geelong city centres.

Airlines here

Jetstar Airways has been the primary airline operating at Avalon, with the airport designed to attract low-cost carriers.

Notable facts

›Avalon Airport is located approximately 55 km south-west of Melbourne's CBD.
›The site has a long history as a defence and aerospace facility, originally used by the Royal Australian Air Force.
›The airport hosts the Australian International Airshow (Avalon Airshow), one of the largest aerospace events in the Asia-Pacific region.
›Linfox, an Australian logistics company, owns and operates the airport.
›The airport has international-capable facilities but processes far fewer passengers than Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine.

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Jetstar Airways

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AVV → SYDJQ · 320

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Stay, Eat & Explore: Melbourne

Australia's culture capital

•Laneways & Street Art — Hosier Lane's ever-changing spray-can gallery.
•Queen Victoria Market — 150-year-old sheds of produce and night feasts.
•Royal Botanic Gardens — 38 hectares curling along the Yarra.
•Melbourne Cricket Ground — The 100,000-seat cathedral of Aussie sport.
•St Kilda & Brighton Bathing Boxes — Penguins at the pier and rainbow beach huts.

Getting around: Free City Circle trams loop the CBD — the world's biggest tram network; SkyBus links Tullamarine; Myki cards cover it all.

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City & Place Guide

Two vibrant cities, one bay, endless culture and coast.

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital, famed for its laneway street art, world-class restaurants, live music, and passionate sports culture. Sitting on Port Phillip Bay, it blends Victorian-era architecture with sleek modern precincts like Southbank and the Docklands, offering something for every type of traveler.

Geelong, just 75 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, is a rejuvenated regional city with a stunning waterfront promenade, a thriving arts scene, and easy access to the Bellarine Peninsula wine region. Together, the two cities form a natural travel pairing—urban sophistication paired with relaxed coastal charm.

Day trips between the two are effortless by train or car, and the iconic Great Ocean Road begins near Geelong, making the region a gateway to dramatic clifftop scenery and world-famous natural landmarks like the Twelve Apostles.

•Federation Square, Melbourne — cultural hub with galleries, events, and dining
•Melbourne Cricket Ground — hallowed sporting venue and must-see museum
•Royal Botanic Gardens — 38 hectares of tranquil greenery near the city centre
•Geelong Waterfront — beautifully restored promenade with sculptures, cafes, and bay views
•Queenscliff Historic Village — charming port town at the Bellarine Peninsula tip
•Great Ocean Road — one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives starting near Geelong

Getting around: Melbourne has an extensive public transport network of trams, trains, and buses using the Myki card; the free City Circle tram covers the CBD. V/Line trains connect Melbourne's Southern Cross Station to Geelong in about an hour. Within Geelong, local buses serve most areas, and taxis plus rideshare apps like Uber and DiDi are widely available in both cities.

Best time: Spring (September–November) and autumn (March–May) offer mild temperatures, lower crowds, and vibrant festivals in both cities.

Local food: Try a meat pie at a local bakery, fresh Bellarine Peninsula seafood, Vietnamese pho in Melbourne's Richmond precinct, and a coffee at a celebrated Melbourne specialty cafe.

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