MEL · Melbourne · Terminal T1 / T2
Qantas Check-in at Melbourne Airport
Qantas departs from Terminal T1 / T2 at Melbourne Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.
Qantas check-in rules at MEL
Step-by-step at Melbourne Airport
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Check in online
Open the Qantas app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T1 / T2
Qantas flights at MEL depart only from Terminal T1 / T2. Allow 90 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T1 (domestic) or T2 (international)
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure (international) / 90 minutes (domestic), closes 60 minutes before international, 30 minutes before domestic. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T1 gates 1–14 (domestic); T2 gates 9–24 (international)
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes (domestic) / 45 minutes (international) before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding Qantas at MEL
Terminal T1 / T2 notes
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Typical gates
Qantas flights typically depart from gates T1 gates 1–14 (domestic); T2 gates 9–24 (international).
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T1/T2 have multiple food options including Movida, Toby's Estate, World Duty Free. Qantas Business Lounge has full restaurant.
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Lounges
Qantas First Lounge T2 (First + OneWorld Emerald — for international flights only), Qantas Business Lounge T1+T2, Qantas Domestic Business Lounge T1.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. Qantas offers free children's bag with toys; baby food on long-haul.
Known issues at MEL with Qantas
T1 ↔ T2 transfer easy but check terminal
Problem: Qantas international (T2) and domestic (T1) are connected airside — but you need to check terminal carefully on booking.
Solution: Allow 60 min for international-to-domestic connection at MEL including bag re-check.
Strict biosecurity on arrival
Problem: Australia bans many food, plant, and wood items. Un-declared items in baggage X-ray = automatic A$420+ fine.
Solution: Declare anything questionable. Customs/biosecurity often pass declared items through; lying gets you fined.
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