Melbourne Airport offers staffed Smarte Carte storage in T2 Arrivals and self-service lockers in the T4 multi-level car park. These are the simplest options when returning to the airport.
Staying airport-side? Choose the staffed counter or an appropriately sized locker. Taking SkyBus into Melbourne? Storage near Southern Cross Station or your first city stop may fit your route better.
At the airport
Melbourne Airport lists staffed Smarte Carte baggage storage before security in the T2 Arrivals hall on the ground floor, currently open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. The airport also lists 24-hour rental lockers on the ground floor of the T4 multi-level car park near the escalators. Check current availability and prices before travelling.
Use airport storage when returning to MEL. If your day centres on Melbourne CBD, storing near the SkyBus terminus or your destination can avoid carrying bags around the city.
Best for travellers who prefer a staffed airport counter and plan to collect their bags before a later flight.
Best when a self-service locker suits your bag size and you want airport storage outside the staffed counter's hours.
Best for travellers taking SkyBus into the CBD and storing near Southern Cross Station or their Melbourne destination.
Choose staffed or self-service
Use T2 Smarte Carte for a staffed handover or the T4 car-park lockers when their size and rental period suit your needs.
Store near SkyBus
For a city visit, storage near Southern Cross Station can fit the airport-to-CBD journey better.
Allow collection time
Retrieve your bags with enough time to reach your terminal, check in and clear security.
Continue planning
Find storage near Southern Cross Station, Melbourne CBD and major attractions.
Information verified 2026-07-07. Sources: Official Melbourne Airport Smarte Carte storage · Official Melbourne Airport locker guidance · Bounce Melbourne coverage
Everything you need to know about luggage storage.
Yes. MEL lists staffed Smarte Carte storage in T2 Arrivals and self-service lockers on the ground floor of the T4 multi-level car park.
The staffed T2 counter is currently listed as open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. Check the official page for changes.
The airport lists lockers on the ground floor of the T4 multi-level car park near the escalators.
Use airport storage when returning to MEL. For a city day, storage near Southern Cross Station or your destination may be more convenient.