A MAJOR airport is about to spend billions on a huge upgraded terminal.
Not only that, but British Airways is launching the new route in January with year-round flights every day.
Melbourne Airport has announced its one step closer to its $4.5 billion (£2.35million) International Terminal expansion.
New designs show off expanded check-in, arrivals and departure areas.
It will have a larger check-in hall with high-tech, common-user systems and expanded baggage claim with additional carousels.
Five additional aircraft stands will accommodate more flights.
Throughout the International Terminal will be windows to maximise natural light for a calming atmosphere.
There will also be more retail, dining and lounge options as well we improved waiting areas for passengers.
Works will coincide along the construction of Melbourne Airport’s third runway.
Stats revealed that in January, more than 1.26million passengers travelled through the international terminal which was their busiest month on record.
Just last month the airport opened its new Pick up and Drop off zones for Terminals 1,2 and 3 and a new pedestrian bridge linking passengers to the terminals.
For anyone who lands and immediately wants a slice of Australia, the famous “kangaroo spotting trail” is right next door to the airport at Woodlands Historic Park.
British Airways is launching its Melbourne route on January 9, 2027 – flights will operate year-round from London Heathrow, via Kuala Lumpur, on a daily basis.
Flights will take off from Heathrow at 9.10pm and land in Kuala Lumpur at 6.05pm the following day.
The plane will then take off again at 7.45pm and land in Melbourne the following morning at 6.40am.
Return flights will start on January 11, taking off each day at 4.35pm and landing in Kuala Lumpur at 9.35pm.
The flight will then take off from Kuala Lumpur at 11.15pm and land back at Heathrow the following day at 5.20am.
Return flights will cost from £1,130.
Melbourne is well-worth the visit too being Australia’s second-largest city.
It was recently named the world’s best city by Time Out for its food scene, art and culture scene nightlife.
There’s the lively arts scene in Fitzroy which also has vintage shops, record stores and cosy cafes.
The city often hosts major sporting events as well, such as Formula One, and the flights are in time for the Australian Open.