MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE AIRPORTFlights operated by JAL depart from and arrive at Terminal 2.
Updated: 2024/09/04
Notices
Change of Check-in Counter
Please check the latest information of JAL flight check-in counter location at airport information counter and signage.
Arrival
Arrival flow
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1
Immigration
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2
Baggage Claim
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3
Customs
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4
Quarantine
Layout
Key to symbols
Arrival
Departure
Connection
Security Zone
Public Zone
Security Zone (no use)
Stairs/
Escalator
Toilets
Bus
Currency Exchange
Elevator
Taxi
Information
Train
Parking
Flights operated by JAL will arrive at Terminal 2.
Arrival regulations
Immigration
Please complete your immigration card before arrival.
All food and medicine must be declared. You must declare all food items, both processed and unprocessed.
Please present your passport and immigration card at Immigration. When your entry visa has been checked, your passport and immigration card will be returned to you.
IMPORTANT
- Japanese citizens are required to hold an entry visa. An entry visa is not required if you are connecting with an international flight that departs within 8 hours; however, you must be in possession of a pre-booked flight ticket and immigration documents for your destination country, and you are not permitted to leave the departures lobby.
- Japanese citizens and citizens of other eligible nationalities* who are in possession of an ePassport (IC passport) and are aged 16 years or above are permitted to self-process through the arrivals SmartGate.
For more details on eligible nationalities and SmartGate, please click here.
Information for Business Class and Premium Economy Class passengers How to use Express Path (Customs and Quarantine priority lane)
Business Class and Premium Economy Class passengers are able to use Express Path, a priority lane through Customs and Quarantine.
You will require a special coupon in order to use the lane, which will be handed out on your flight into Melbourne.
Express Path is located between the turn table No4 and No5 in the bag carousel area.
Customs
Please proceed from the exit to Customs, and present your immigration card to a customs official.
If you are not required to undergo a Quarantine check, your immigration card will not be returned to you.
If you are required to pass through Quarantine, the customs official will direct you to a Quarantine lane number.
Quarantine
You are only required to undergo a Quarantine check if you have been asked to do so at Customs.
The customs official will return your immigration card, which you are to take to the lane number you have been allocated.
Your belongings will be X-rayed or opened and searched.
Quarantine (Animals And Plants)
You are not permitted to bring in meat, eggs, fruits, vegetables, or dairy products.
Pets
Prior reservation is necessary if you wish to bring your pet, as the transportation environment within the aircraft needs to be prepared.
JAL International Reservations - Inquiries
Please also be sure to check with the embassy or quarantine station at your destination for animal quarantine information such as import restrictions and required documentation.
Other Information
The entire terminal building is non-smoking. Please be aware that anybody found smoking may be subjected to a penalty fine.
Departure
Departure flow
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1
Check-in
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2
Security check
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3
Immigration
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4
Customs
Layout
Key to symbols
- Arrival
- Departure
- Connection
- Security Zone
- Public Zone
- Security Zone (no use)
- Stairs/
Escalator - Toilets
- Bus
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Taxi
- Information
- Train
- Parking
Flights operated by JAL will depart from Terminal 2.
Departure regulations
Check-in
Check-in opens 3 hours prior to departure.
Please present your passport and ticket at the counter in order to receive your boarding pass.
IMPORTANT
- Regardless of the free baggage allowance provided by the airline, each piece of checked baggage must weigh no more than a maximum of 32kg.
Security check
Your carry-on baggage will be checked in an X-ray machine before you have passed through Immigration.
Immigration
IMPORTANT
- The departures SmartGate may be used by all passengers, regardless of their nationality or whether they are in possession of an ePassport (IC passport).
Information for Business Class and Premium Economy Class passengers How to use Express Path (Immigration, Security check priority lane)
- Business Class and Premium Economy Class passengers are able to use Express Path, a priority lane through Immigration and Security check. Eligible passengers will be given a special coupon when departing at the check-in counter.
- The Express Path entrance is marked on the map below. (There is a sign above the entrance.)
Customs
After you have passed through Immigration, the receipts attached to your duty-free purchases will be collected by the official. Please refrain from opening the bag containing your duty-free items before this point. (If the bag is opened, you will be subjected to a penalty fine.)
GST refunds
| Items eligible for GST refund |
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| How to request a GST refund | Please present your tax invoice, purchased goods, passport, and boarding pass to the official at the GST counter. |
| Refund method | Only credit card refunds be provided. Cash refunds cannot be provided. Refunds can be made up to 90 minutes before departure. |
Other Information
The entire terminal building is non-smoking. Please be aware that anybody found smoking may be subjected to a penalty fine.
