Melbourne AVV airport transfers & shuttles

Avalon Airport (AVV)

Avalon Airport sits 55 kilometres west of the Australian city of Melbourne and 15 kilometres north of the coastal city of Geelong, Victoria's second largest city. Located on Corio Bay, Geelong is surrounded by pretty beach communities, and is also the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and famed Great Ocean Road. Ensure your trip to or from Avalon Airport gets off to a great start by booking your airport transfer on Jayride.com today.

Avalon Airport is the second busiest of the four airports that operate in and around Victoria's capital city of Melbourne. Originally founded in 1952 to enable the construction and testing of the Canberra Jet Bomber Aircraft, Avalon Airport has since played an important role in Australia's aerospace industry, including hosting the Australian International Airshow every two years. Being located 55 kilometres from Melbourne, the most convenient way to get to and from Avalon Airport is by airport transfer. Book your airport transfer on Jayride.com to avoid airport parking fees, taxi queues and save yourself the worry of navigating a new city.

Avalon Airport is equipped with all the services you would expect from a busy airport. Fast, free WiFi is available throughout the terminal (capped at four hours). For travelling families, a kids' zone and games room are set up to keep the children entertained while you wait for your flight, and baby change rooms are also available. There are two cafes at Avalon Airport and a licensed bar is located in the departures lounge. For business travellers, workbenches with power and USB points are set up to keep you connected while you wait for your flight. There's also a newsagency where you can pick up newspapers, magazines, snacks and any last-minute essentials.

Nearby airports:

• Avalon Airport
• Essendon Airport
• Melbourne Airport
• Moorabbin Airport

Top things to do in and around Melbourne

• Venture down to Victoria's second biggest city, the seaside town of Geelong, just 15 kilometres from Avalon Airport. Visit the National Wool Museum, Eastern Beach, Botanic Gardens, or dine in one of the many waterfront restaurants and bars.
• Catch some waves in the popular surfing town of Torquay, which is also gateway to the famous Great Ocean Road, a spectacular coastal drive.
• While exploring the Great Ocean Road, pose with the 12 Apostles; these impressive limestone stacks sit off the shore of the Port Campbell National Park.
• Explore the many nearby gorgeous seaside towns like Barwon Heads, Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale, Portarlington or Ocean Grove.
• Wine and dine on the Bellarine Peninsula, where you can meet local produce makers on the Bellarine Taste trail.
• Head to Victoria's capital city of Melbourne on a family trip to Melbourne Zoo, home to an array of Australian wildlife as well as exotic animals from all around the world.
• Get a dose of the hipster vibe on a roam along Brunswick Street in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy. Browse the alternative fashion shops and listen to some live music while you're there.
• Enjoy panoramic views of Melbourne from Eureka Skydeck 88, the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere. Those brave enough should check out The Edge, a glass cube which slides out from the building... while you're inside.