International Airport Review
Gabriel Higgins
20 October 2026
Planning and design of Melbourne Airport’s $4.5 billion international terminal expansion is advancing, with new artist impressions released after the closure of the Departures ramp.
Planning and design of the $4.5 billion international terminal expansion at Melbourne Airport (MEL) is progressing, following the opening of new pick-up and drop-off zones for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 earlier this month.
New artist impressions have been released showing the additional space that will be created as the terminal footprint expands into the current forecourt area. The designs will enlarge the check-in, arrivals and departure satellite areas and seek to maximise natural light to create a calming environment and enhance passengers’ sense of wellbeing...
