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Getting there and around

Travelling to Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is serviced by a wide network of international airlines, giving you easy access to the city of Melbourne from all corners of the globe.

Melbourne Airport website

There are numerous ways to get to the city from the airport, either by bus, taxi and Uber. 

Bus

SkyBus runs express services between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station) daily from 4.00am to 1.00am, 7 days a week. SkyBus has stops at Terminals 1, 3 and 4.

  • Adult one-way fare is $23.90
  • Adult return fare is $40.00

Tickets are card-only and can be purchased via e-kiosks at the airport, or at www.skybus.com.au

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Taxi

Taxi ranks are located close to all terminals. The Melbourne CBD is approximately a 30 minute fare from Melbourne Airport. 

For your safety you should not accept any offer of taxi services outside of the designated taxi ranks at Terminals 1 and 4.

View map of taxi ranks

Rideshare

Melbourne Airport has dedicated rideshare pick-up and drop-off areas to service all Terminals.

Rideshare drivers Pick-up passengers from two locations:

  • Terminals 1,2 & 3 – Lane 3 of the forecourt​
  • Terminal 4 - Level 2, inside the Terminal 4 Car Park​​

View map of rideshare zones

Car Hire

Six rental car companies are available on-site, located on the ground floor of the airport Terminal Car Park at Terminal 1, 2 & 3 (directly opposite Terminal 2). 

The following companies have a desk at the airport:

Getting around Melbourne

Thanks to a world-class public transport system, Melbourne is a snap to navigate. Whether on foot, scooter, bicycle, taxi, Uber or public transport, you will find your way around Melbourne.

View a map of Melbourne

Plan your journey to the venue

Public transport

Before you ride

myki is Melbourne's ticket to travel on the city's trains, trams and buses. It's a plastic smartcard with stored value which can be topped up and re-used again. Purchase your myki online at the PTV website, premium train stations, retail outlets displaying the myki sign (including 7-Elevens), or by calling 1800 800 007 (free from a land line) in Australia.

Melbourne public transport map

Plan your public transport journey

Trams

The nearest tram stop to the venue can be found at the MCEC's Clarendeon Street street entrance, opposite the Crown Casino. 

View tram routes on map

Tram routes around the CBD are covered by the Free Tram Zone - but this does NOT cover the stop at the MCEC. Please ensure you have a myki to access this stop. 

View Free Tram Zone map

Tram services operate seven days a week. Trams run between 5am and 1am between Monday and Thursday, 5am to 2am Friday and Saturday and 7am to 12am Sunday, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so please check in advance. 

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Trains

There are two train stations within proximity to the venue. Both are served by the major train lines and offer further public transport services to the venue. 

Southern Cross Station - sometimes called Spencer Street Station - is a major hub for local and regional trains, and is a 30 minute walk from the MCEC. The 109 and 12 trams from Spencer Street/Collins Street stop leave every 4 minutes. 

Flinders Street Station is further away, but the 30 minute walk provides a great opportunity to view the city on the river's edge. You can also catch the 70 and 75 trams from the Swanston Street/Flinders Street stop to Spencer Street, and then walk to the MCEC. 

View train routes on map

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Bus

Melbourne buses run frequently to major hubs, including shopping centres, schools, hospitals, leisure and sports venues, and some of Melbourne's biggest attractions.

From Monday to Friday, bus route 237 goes via Southern Cross Station to Eighteen Pence Lane stop on Lorimer Street, which is roughly a six-minute walk to MCEC.

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Taxis

Melbourne's taxis are easy to spot, as they're usually yellow or white with a checkerboard trim. Major taxi companies include: 13 CABS (13 22 27), Silver Top Taxis (13 10 08), Crown Cabs (1300 12 13 14) and Silver Service Taxis (13 31 00). Most taxis will accept cash, credit and debit cards, and CabCharge, but it is advisable to check with the driver at the beginning of the journey. 

AIEC is at the southwest end of the MCEC, and so we recommend using the drop off address of Pan Pacific hotel at 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006. There is a taxi rank at this location. 

Rideshare

There are multiple rideshare services operating in Melbourne. Choose from Uber and Didi. AIEC is at the southwest end of the MCEC, and so we recommend using the drop off address of Pan Pacific hotel at 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006.

Key dates

21 March - Call for proposals opens

12 April - Call for proposals closes

30 May - Registration open

July - Program released

31 July - Super early bird registration closes

13 September - Early bird registration closes

22–25 October – AIEC 2024