SkyBus Airport Employee fares
SkyBus offers exclusive discounted fare options to eligible employees working within the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Hobart Airport precincts.
These fares are designed to support airport staff using SkyBus for their commute to and from work at the airport.
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How it works
Eligible employees can register for discounted fares via the SkyBus Airport Employee portal.
- Tickets can be purchased online and are ready to use immediately.
- Each multi-trip ticket includes 20 One Way trips, valid for 12 months from the purchase date.
- You may purchase up to three multi-trip tickets (60 trips) per calendar month.
- Multi-trip tickets are valid for one specific SkyBus service and trips can be used in either direction.
- Multi-trip tickets can be viewed and presented on your smartphone, with live tickets displaying the number of remaining trips as well as the expiry.
- Once you've redeemed all trips on your multi-trip ticket, simply purchase a new one through the airport portal.
Eligibility & Proof of Employment
To access Airport Employee discounted fares you must work within the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Hobart Airport precincts and provide proof of employment.
What to provide
When registering you will need to provide proof of eligibility. To confirm your eligibility when registering you will need to submit one of the following:
Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd Staff
If you are employed directly by Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd (APAM) you must provide either:
- A valid ASIC pass showing employment with APAM.
- A letter of employment from APAM.
General Staff working in the Airport Precinct
If you are employed by a business operating within the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or Hobart Airport precinct including airline staff you must provide one of the following:
- A valid ASIC pass
- A valid airline issued staff identification card.
- A letter from your employer confirming your work location is within the Airport precinct. Download template.
Starting work at the airport precinct?
If you are starting work in the airport precinct and do not have your ASIC pass or Airline ID you can pre-register to gain access to employee fares from your first day. To do this you will need to:
- Provide a letter of offer confirming APAM or precinct based employment.
- Formal ID such as an ASIC pass, airline identification or letter from your employer must be uploaded within 6 months to maintain access.
Fare Structure
SkyBus offers airport workers discounted 20-Trip tickets for eligible airport staff. Discounts are based on routes selected and employer classifications.
Melbourne City, Peninsula, Eastern & Hobart Express services
|
Eligible Group |
20 Trip ticket |
Cost per trip |
|---|---|---|
|
General Airport Staff |
$210.00 |
$10.50 |
Sunshine Express service only
|
Eligible Group |
20 Trip ticket |
Cost per trip |
|---|---|---|
|
All Airport staff |
$199.80 |
$9.99 |
Sunshine Express services will commence on 9 November 2025 and an introductory fare of $9.99 per trip is available to all customers including airport workers.
Terms of use
Participation in the program including use of the SkyBus Airport Employee Portal, SkyBus Account and discounted fares are subject to the SkyBus Airport Employee fares terms of use. SkyBus tickets and website are also subject to: the SkyBus Standard Ticketing conditions and Terms of use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I get a refund or transfer my ticket to someone else?
- No, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. They must be used by the registered employee only.
- Can I use my multi-trip ticket on all SkyBus services?
- No. Each 20 Trip ticket is valid only for the specific SkyBus route selected at the time of purchase. If you travel on multiple routes, you’ll need to purchase separate tickets for each.
- What happens if I don’t use all 20 trips within 12 months?
- Unused trips will expire 12 months after the purchase date. Expired trips are non-refundable and cannot be extended, so we recommend monitoring your usage via your SkyBus account.
- How do I know when my ticket expires?
- Your digital ticket shows the expiry date and remaining trips.
- Can I access the discount if I’m a contractor or temporary staff?
- Yes, as long as you can provide valid proof of employment within the Melbourne Airport or Hobart Airport precinct, including a letter of offer or contract.
- What if I change jobs or need to update my employment details?
- If your employment changes or you need to update your proof of entitlement, simply contact our customer service team who can assist you with updating your employment details.
- What if I lose access to my account?
- You can reset your password at any time via the sign in page. If you need further assistance our Customer Support Team is here to help.
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