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Melbourne International couriers — Victoria routes & suburbs

Same-day pickup from anywhere in Melbourne metro to Melbourne Airport (MEL) for international freight handover. Pickup-to-airport within 90 minutes; we hand off to your freight forwarder.

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Melbourne Airport international freight handoff

For international freight departing from Melbourne, we handle the domestic pickup leg — collecting from your Melbourne address and delivering to Melbourne Airport (MEL, Tullamarine) for handover to your freight forwarder or international carrier. The international portion is arranged separately by your forwarder.

Tullamarine Airport has a dedicated air freight precinct on the western side of the airport, separate from passenger terminals. The key freight operators (Qantas Freight, Toll Air, DHL Express, FedEx) all have facilities here. You need to know which facility your freight is going to before booking — give the driver the correct freight operator address, not just "Melbourne Airport".

Timing for international freight

International freight cutoffs are set by the airline, not by Same Day Express. Most international freight needs to be lodged 2–4 hours before the scheduled departure. Coordinate with your freight forwarder to confirm the required lodgement time, then work backwards to determine when the driver needs to collect from your address.

  • Inner Melbourne to Tullamarine freight precinct: 25–40 minutes
  • Eastern suburbs to Tullamarine: 45–60 minutes via Eastern Freeway and Western Ring Road
  • Southern suburbs to Tullamarine: 45–55 minutes via CityLink and Western Ring Road
  • Allow 30 minutes buffer on top of transit time for freight check-in

On-demand is the right booking tier for time-sensitive international freight pickups — you need a guaranteed pickup window, not a "sometime today" window.

FAQ

Melbourne International FAQ

How fast is same-day delivery in Melbourne International?
Same-day across the Melbourne International metro typically lands within 1-4 hours of pickup. 3-hour and on-demand options available for time-critical jobs.
Which suburbs around Melbourne International are covered?
The main Melbourne International metro is covered. Outer suburbs depend on driver availability that day. Get a quote to confirm pickup at your address.
Are there local Melbourne International drivers?
Yes. Same Day Express uses local drivers familiar with Melbourne International routes and traffic patterns. Driver names appear on your tracking link.
How is Melbourne International pricing calculated?
Distance from pickup to drop-off, plus vehicle size. Most metro jobs in this area come in between $25 and $55.

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