Airport Sees Surge in International Travel Amid Tennis Tournament

Melbourne Airport welcomed a record number of international passengers in January 2026, with 688,534 arrivals processed during the month. This surge coincided with the Australian Open tennis tournament, contributing to total international traffic of 1.26 million passengers. According to AeroTime, Melbourne Airport’s CEO Lorie Argus pointed out the economic significance of international travel to Victoria’s economy, while Tourism Minister Steve Dimopoulos emphasized broader economic benefits.