Arriving at the airport
Melbourne has two main airports
The airport you choose will depend on the airline you fly and the campus at which you are studying.
Melbourne International Airport is Melbourne’s largest airport and is located 30 minutes from the centre of the city. Most international flights land at Melbourne Airport, as do many domestic flights.
Find out more about Melbourne International Airport
Avalon Airport is located 30 minutes from Geelong and you can fly there on some Air Asia flights, as well as domestic airlines.
Find out more about Avalon Airport
When booking your flight to Melbourne, we suggest you arrive at least two weeks before your Orientation program. That way you’ll have plenty of time to adapt, settle in and see a bit of the city and surrounding areas before you start your studies at Deakin College.
On the flight
Declaring items to customs
While you are on the flight to Australia, you will be asked to fill out an Incoming Passenger Card. This is to be presented when you go through customs and immigration.
You will need your passport and flight details to fill out this card. It’s important to remember that it is a legally binding document, so you must fill it in honestly and correctly. If you have trouble understanding the form, the flight attendants will be happy to help you.
You must tick ‘yes’ if you are carrying any food, animal products, wooden items or plant material. Any food that you may have had with you for the flight can be thrown away in the quarantine bins once you land.
If you have currency with a value of more than $AUD10,000 with you, you need to declare it.
View a sample of the Australian Incoming Passenger card