There are four airports serving the Melbourne metropolitan area: Melbourne Airport, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport and Moorabbin Airport.

Among the four airports, Melbourne Airport is the busiest airport and the sole international airport. Also known as Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne airport is 23 km away from the city centre. It has 4 terminals and 56 gates: 16 international and 40 domestic.

Located in the south-west, Avalon Airport is the next important airport to serve people flying to Melbourne. It is said to offer international flights in the near future.