Arriving international in MEL question

[RSD]

I've got a friend arriving into Melbourne next week from LAX and I want to surprise them by meeting them at the airport - but for the life of me I can't remember whether there is one exit from the customs/baggage claim area (hopefully) or two or more exits (which will make surprising them a lot harder!). I'm usually flying in from the U.S. and after 15+ hours I'm just looking for any exit! Can anyone remember/enlighten me?

 

[Hvr]

Two, they can turn left or right and come out either end.

 

[AisleSeat]

There's two exits from baggage claim in T2.

 

[RSD]

Two, they can turn left or right and come out either end.

Do you mean that they come out through the one set of automatic doors then turn left or right immediately where everyone is waiting at the handrail height barrier or is there two sets of automatic doors for them to choose from?

 

[blackcat20]

There are tv screens now so you can watch to see who comes out which exit.

 

[RSD]

There are tv screens now so you can watch to see who comes out which exit.

OK cheers! That should help!

 

[Boca68]

Yes, there are 2 and screens to watch. The 2 exits are only about 20 metres apart.

 

[Himeno]

I've got a friend arriving into Melbourne next week from LAX and I want to surprise them by meeting them at the airport - but for the life of me I can't remember whether there is one exit from the customs/baggage claim area (hopefully) or two or more exits (which will make surprising them a lot harder!). I'm usually flying in from the U.S. and after 15+ hours I'm just looking for any exit! Can anyone remember/enlighten me?

MEL T2 arrivals map
https://www.melbourneairport.com.au...Ground-Floor-Map.pdf.aspx?lang=en-AU&ext=.pdf

 

[downgraded]

Travelers who don't get a second round of screening tend to come out the West most door as it's the shortest route.

 

[straitman]

Travelers who don't get a second round of screening tend to come out the West most door as it's the shortest route.

Do you mean the LHS door. Not trying to be pedantic, just clarify, as the terminal runs NE to SW along that section.

 

[downgraded]

Not being pedantic but LHS would depend which way you were facing
LHS as you are facing the doors from the outside.

 

[straitman]

Not being pedantic but LHS would depend which way you were facing
LHS as you are facing the doors from the outside.

Understood now.

 

[serfty]

Direction probably better, SW door fast exit.

 

[serfty]

Direction probably better, SW door fast exit.

Or ... Mangalore end for slow, Avalon end for fast.

 

[RSD]

Or ... Mangalore end for slow, Avalon end for fast.

I think Qantas Domestic end and Virgin Domestic end would be easier to figure out!