Family and friends have been reunited at Australian airports after international borders completely reopened for the first time in almost two years.

There were hugs, kisses and tears after the first international flights touched down at Sydney and Melbourne International Airports on Monday, February 21, 2022.

Vaccinated international tourists can now travel to Australia without an exemption but the unvaccinated still need to be in an exempt category or hold an individual travel exemption to enter.