Start with the airport code
| Booked airport | Departure planning |
|---|---|
| MEL, Melbourne Airport | Use Terminal 2 for the international departure; domestic terminal labels do not identify a Bali check-in area. |
| AVV, Melbourne Avalon | Arrange transport to Avalon and follow its international departure instructions. A MEL parking or bus booking takes you to a different airport. |
What the Avalon announcement establishes
Jetstar announced the launch of its Melbourne Avalon to Bali service on 23 March 2026. That is useful evidence that AVV is a real alternative, but its launch timetable and promotional fare are not a current quote for your journey.
Compare both airports using your travel date and home address. Add road or bus travel, parking, baggage and the cost of getting home after the return. The lower airfare can lose its advantage if the wrong side of the city adds a long transfer.
Connecting through Melbourne
At MEL, Terminal 2 is the international terminal. If arriving domestically, establish the bag collection/recheck process and the walking route to T2. Keep enough time for the international airline’s check-in cutoff, even when terminals appear adjacent.
A connection between MEL and AVV is an airport change, not a terminal change. Price the road journey and leave a substantial disruption margin, or choose a same-airport itinerary. Do not buy a tight separate-ticket connection on the assumption of a quick transfer.
Put the right airport on every booking
Use the same code on the airline itinerary, airport transport, parking and any airport hotel. For the Bali pickup, send the operating flight number and landing date. Melbourne daylight-saving changes make a fixed year-round time difference unreliable.