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What to expect at the airport

Find out about airport procedures and how you can prepare to make sure your trip goes to plan.

Security screening

All departing passengers must be screened by security. It is also important that you follow the rules about what you can and can’t bring on a plane.

Learn more about the security screening process and what you can and get bring on the Department of Home Affairs website. These links will take you away from myGov.

Travelling with specific needs

There’s information to help people with special circumstances, including travelling with children, on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Other help

There are other resources that can help you prepare to travel by air. These links will take you away from myGov.

  • Travel tips

    You can get tips to help you prepare to travel by air on the Department of Home Affairs website.

  • Travelling by air

    You can find helpful information about air travel on the Smartraveller website.
Page last updated: 23 July 2024