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Thousands of car parks at Melbourne Airport will be out of use for the next two years as a major road project is undertaken at the site.
The work to upgrade a road out the front of the airport will begin next month and will not be completed until late 2026.
The beginning of construction comes as airport management continues to push for a rail line to be connected to the airport after years of discussions with the Victorian Government.
Chief of ground transport at Melbourne Airport Jai McDermott confirmed up to 2000 car parks would be out of action because of the roadwork.
About 1500 carparks in the area will be repurposed for drop-offs and pick-ups, while a further 500 spaces will be removed from the "value parking" area during construction.
Melbourne Airport conceded it would reduce capacity, particularly during peak travel times such as the upcoming Labour Day long weekend and the Easter holiday period.
"We've got no plans to change (parking) pricing as a result of this project," he said.
"But what customers can do is jump online and book ahead, that'll ensure they can secure the best rate and also ensure they've got a park when they arrive."
The road project has been started in an attempt to transform the way people travel to and from the airport by car.
McDermott said the upgraded road would eventually improve travel, taking 70,000 cars off Airport Drive every day.
Once built, the existing space in front of the terminals will be used only by commercial vehicles such as SkyBus, taxis, rideshare services and shuttle buses.
"We know even after the rail starts rolling, we'll still cater for about 80 per cent of our passengers on our road network, so investing in the road network now is important to create the capacity for that growth in the coming decades," McDermott told Nine radio station 3AW.
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"By the end of 2026, it'll be quicker, more reliable and less stressful to come to and from the airport."
Melbourne Airport continues to be in discussion with the Victorian Government over the paused Airport Rail project.
The state government put the project on ice early last year amid budget pressures and is currently opting for a cheaper, elevated station to be built.