Formula 1 Australia Grand Prix 2025
The F1 2025 season is upon us, and we have you covered with information on the locations where BGA may be most affected by the race. We’ll start our series with the upcoming Australian Grand Prix, taking place in Melbourne on March 16, 2025.
Airport Info:
YMEN – Melbourne Essendon Fields Airport
- Primarily used for general aviation and cargo flights
- Closest airport to the Central Business District (CBD) and 22 km from the racetrack
- Operating hours 0600 LCL – 2300 LCL (1900Z – 1200Z)
- Four FBOs onsite
- Air Elite® by World Fuel member, Platinum Business Aviation Centre, offers:
- VIP lounge access for passengers
- Dedicated concierge assistance for catering, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, and any other special requests
- Customs and Immigration assistance to expedite the clearance process at FBO except 1430-1545 LCL daily
- Secure ramp parking facilities with 24/7 monitoring
- Air Elite® by World Fuel member, Platinum Business Aviation Centre, offers:
- Significant amount of parking space between the FBOs
- Non-slotted airport, and currently no plans to implement a slot program for the event
- GA maintenance companies based here
- Passenger transport is available airside
- International flights with more than nine people on board require 10 business days advance application due to NPPC airport requirements
YMML – Melbourne International Airport
- Primarily used for commercial airline flights
- Located in Tullamarine, 34 km from the racetrack
- One FBO on-site
- Passenger transport is unavailable airside
- Non-slotted airport
Visitor Entry Info:
The necessity of crew visas is determined by the flight type:
- Charter
- Gather travel documents
- Valid passport or other travel document
- Valid Airline Identity Card or ICAO Safety Inspector Certificate
- Register for the Authority online
- Carriers can register crew members through the Carrier Portal: https://www.eta.homeaffairs.gov.au/ucp/login.form
- Carriers can also check whether crew members hold valid Crew Travel Authorities
- Carriers that do not have access to the Carrier Portal can register crew for Crew Travel Authorities by emailing: [email protected]
- Gather travel documents
- Private
- For crew members from USA, Canada, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and nationality eligible for ETA - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601#Eligibility:
- Crew apply for Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) via a mobile app: AustralianETA
- For crew members from countries not eligible for ETA:
- Crew to apply for either:
- eVisitor (Subclass 651): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651
- Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Tourist Stream: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/tourist-stream-overseas
- For crew members from USA, Canada, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and nationality eligible for ETA - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601#Eligibility:
Hotels:
4-5 Star Hotels near Albert Park Circuit:
- Langham Melbourne (5-star) – 1.18 miles north
- AC Marriott Melbourne Southbank (4-star) – 1.35 miles west
- Crowne Plaza Melbourne (4-star) – 1.36 miles northwest
- DoubleTree Melbourne Flinders Street (4-star) – 1.36 miles north
- W Melbourne (5-star) – 1.44 miles northwest
- Hyatt Centric Melbourne (5-star) – 1.47 miles northwest
- Westin Melbourne (5-star) – 1.52 miles north
- InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto (5-star) – 1.52 miles northwest
- Grand Hyatt Melbourne (5-star) – 1.55 miles north
- Sofitel Melbourne on Collins (5-star) – 1.59 miles north
- Stamford Plaza Melbourne (5-star) – 1.63 miles north
Tips:
- Look for hotels with free transfers to and near the Albert Park Circuit
- Research hotel packages or hospitality packages for better rates
- Rates are expected to increase closer to the dates
- Many boutiques and restaurants are a short walk from these hotels
- Melbourne offers travelers a diverse range of entertainment options, landmarks, and renowned culinary experiences
Return to this resource article page for additional information on the China Grand Prix and how BGA may be affected.
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