Airport

GEX Geelong Airport

Geelong Airport (GEX) serves Melbourne, about 70 km southwest of Melbourne. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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ServesMelbourne
From centre72 km
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Elevation13 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Geelong Airport to Melbourne

The airport is about 70 km southwest of Melbourne, about 75 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone. Estimated fare to the centre: A$144–A$228.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~53 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~75 minA$144–A$228
Private transfer~75 minfixed upfront
Car rental~75 min + חניהfrom the terminal
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Geelong Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Geelong Airport

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Geelong Airport to the centre of Melbourne?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). The airport is about 70 km southwest of Melbourne, about 75 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Geelong Airport to Melbourne?
Roughly A$144–A$228 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Geelong Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Geelong Airport to Melbourne?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from Geelong Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Geelong Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Geelong Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026