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Melbourne Airport (MEL) — Advertising Guide

Why and How to Advertise at Melbourne Airport

Australia’s second busiest airport — 35 million passengers a year, four terminals, and an exclusive digital network covering every stage of the passenger journey.

35M+
Passengers/Year
71%
ABC1 Audience
4
Terminals
Exclusive Partner

8 Reasons to Advertise at Melbourne Airport

01

Massive Captive Audience

Over 35 million passengers move through Melbourne Airport each year — a captive audience with nowhere to go and time to engage with your brand.

  • 35 million+ annual passengers across 4 terminals
  • Record 3.4 million passengers in a single month (Dec 2025)
  • Captive audience — cannot skip or scroll past your ad
  • Consistent year-round exposure regardless of season
  • Combines domestic and international traveller reach

02

Premium ABC1 Demographics

71% of Melbourne Airport’s audience falls in the ABC1 classification — representing affluent professionals, corporate executives, and high-net-worth individuals.

  • 71% ABC1 — one of Australia’s highest OOH audience profiles
  • Strong concentration of corporate and business travellers
  • Frequent flyers — loyal, brand-conscious consumers
  • International visitors with strong purchasing power
  • Ideal for luxury, finance, tech, and premium brands

03

4 Terminals, Full Coverage

Advertise across all four terminals to reach every traveller type — from international business class to domestic leisure — at every stage of their journey.

  • T1 — Qantas domestic: corporate and government travellers
  • T2 — International: global brands, luxury, finance audiences
  • T3 — Virgin Australia: mixed corporate and leisure travellers
  • T4 — Jetstar/Rex: high-volume domestic leisure passengers
  • Blanket coverage across all passenger segments

04

Premier Digital Network

We have sites across all four terminals — delivering state-of-the-art digital screens, lightboxes, and ambient executions.

  • Exclusive partner across T1, T2, T3, and T4
  • Digital networks with real-time content flexibility
  • T4 landmark: cylindrical hanging digital banner with directional audio
  • Digital reach extended to airport website, app, and Wi-Fi
  • Full creative production and campaign management support

05

Extended Dwell Time

Passengers spend significant time at check-in, security, departure gates, and baggage reclaim — giving your brand multiple high-attention touchpoints per visit.

  • Multiple exposures per passenger across the terminal journey
  • Long queues at check-in and security create sustained viewing time
  • Gate waiting areas deliver focused, attentive audiences
  • Baggage reclaim screens offer uninterrupted dwell attention
  • Relaxed pre-flight mindset — passengers are receptive and engaged

06

Event-Driven Traffic Spikes

Melbourne hosts globally recognised events that generate significant international passenger inflows — creating premium windows for high-value campaign timing.

  • Australian Open (Jan) — global tennis audience, corporate sponsors
  • Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix (Mar) — international motorsport crowd
  • Melbourne Fashion Week (Oct) — luxury and media professionals
  • Melbourne International Film Festival (Aug) — global media industry
  • Christmas/New Year surge — 25–30% above average passenger volumes

07

International Gateway Reach

Terminal 2 connects Melbourne to Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America — placing your brand in front of globally mobile, high-spending international travellers.

  • Direct routes to Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Tokyo & LA
  • Serves Emirates, Qatar, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific & more
  • Strong inbound tourism from Asia Pacific and North America
  • High-value international business travel corridor
  • Second largest international gateway in Australia

08

Premium Lounge Adjacency

Placements near premium airline lounges concentrate exposure to business class passengers, elite frequent flyers, and high-net-worth executives.

  • Access to Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines & Virgin lounges
  • C-suite executives, government officials, and multinationals
  • Loyalty program members — high spend, brand-loyal consumers
  • Highest income segment of the airport population
  • Targeted micro-environment for luxury and B2B campaigns

How to Advertise — Key Formats & Pricing

Digital Screen Network
High-impact digital displays across check-in, departure gates, arrivals, and baggage reclaim. Dynamic content with real-time update capability across all terminals.
AUD 8,000 – 30,000 / 2 weeks

Large Format Static
Premium printed billboards, wall wraps, and lightboxes in high-traffic corridors, check-in halls, and departure concourses across all four terminals.
AUD 20,000 – 70,000 / 4 weeks

T2 International Terminal
Premium placement in Melbourne’s international terminal — targeting inbound and outbound global travellers with the highest income and purchasing power profile.
Contact for pricing — Premium placement

T4 Cylinder Digital Banner
Melbourne’s landmark cylindrical hanging digital screen with directional audio — a one-of-a-kind format in T4 delivering maximum brand presence and sensory impact.
Contact for pricing — Exclusive format

Digital + App + Wi-Fi Bundle
Extend your airport campaign beyond physical screens — reach passengers on the Melbourne Airport website, mobile app, and Wi-Fi login portal for full digital surround.
Contact for pricing

Lounge Adjacency Placement
Static and digital placements near premium airline lounges — targeting business class passengers, elite frequent flyers, and high-net-worth travellers in a premium environment.
Contact for pricing — Limited inventory

Ready to Reach Melbourne Airport’s Premium Audience?

Contact us to plan your Melbourne Airport campaign — from terminal selection and format choice to creative production and reporting.

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