Pokies Near Melbourne Airport

4 Venues Within 10km of the Terminal

There are some solid pokies venues within a short drive of Melbourne Airport - the Skyways Hotel in Airport West is the closest and best known, but Gladstone Park Hotel is actually slightly closer to the terminal and worth knowing about. All up, 4 venues across Airport West, Gladstone Park, Keilor Downs and Keilor with 300 machines between them.

Got a Layover?

Skyways Hotel is the go-to for airport layovers - it's about 10 minutes by taxi or rideshare from the terminal and costs around $15-20 each way. With a 3-4 hour layover you could comfortably get there, have a play and a meal, and get back through security in time. None of the four venues are walkable from the terminal - the Tullamarine Freeway runs between the airport precinct and Airport West with no pedestrian access. Taxi or rideshare is the only practical option for all four venues.

Skyways Hotel, Airport West

The best known gaming venue near Melbourne Airport, with 95 machines and a hotel attached. Situated on Melrose Drive in Airport West, it has been a fixture for travellers and locals alike for decades. Open late most nights making it a practical option for those on evening or red-eye flights.

Gladstone Park Hotel

With 85 machines, Gladstone Park Hotel is actually the closest venue to the terminal at around 3km. Less well known than Skyways but a solid option, particularly for those heading north out of the airport.

Green Gully Soccer Club, Keilor Downs

About 9km from the terminal in Keilor Downs, Green Gully Soccer Club has 70 machines. A registered club so you'll need to sign in as a visitor at the front desk.

Galway Arms Bistro, Keilor

The furthest of the four venues at around 8km from the terminal, the Galway Arms in Keilor has 50 machines and a bistro. A good option if you have a car and want somewhere quieter than the airport strip.

Getting There

All four venues are best reached by taxi or rideshare from the terminal - budget around $15-25 depending on destination. SkyBus serves the CBD but does not stop near any of these venues. If you have a hire car, all four are within easy reach via the Tullamarine Freeway - Gladstone Park and Airport West are just off the freeway, Keilor and Keilor Downs a few minutes further.

About Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport opened in 1970 and was known for many years as Tullamarine Airport after the suburb it sits in. It replaced Essendon Airport as Melbourne's main international gateway and has grown to become Australia's second busiest airport. Many older Melburnians still refer to it as Tullamarine. The airport precinct itself has no gaming venues - the nearest options are all a short drive away in the surrounding suburbs.

Victorian Gaming Hours

In Victoria, gaming venues must close their gaming machines between 4am and 10am daily. Outside these hours individual venues set their own trading hours. Skyways Hotel in particular is known for late trading, making it one of the more practical options for travellers on late-night or early-morning flights. Always check the venue details page before heading out.