Airport route

Taxi from Melbourne Airport to Glen Waverley

An estimated $132 – $160 from the terminal, or $126 – $153 heading the other way. Quoted before you book, tolls included.

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$132 – $160From the airport
48.9 kmEach way
41 minTypical drive
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Both directions

What this route costs

Glen Waverley draws a mix of family arrivals and business travel to the Monash corridor, and it is far enough out that the fare is worth agreeing in advance rather than watching a meter for three quarters of an hour.

The two directions are priced slightly differently. A trip starting at the airport carries the $5.26 airport pickup fee, which is set by the airport and charged by every operator. Heading to the airport, it does not apply.

Vehicle From airport To airport
Standard Taxi $132 – $160 $126 – $153
Premium Taxi Service $142 – $173 $136 – $166
SUV and Wagon Taxi $148 – $180 $143 – $174
Maxi Cab $148 – $180 $143 – $174
Airport to Glen Waverley, standard $132 – $160
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (48.9 km at $2.34 per km) $114.43
Toll $13.19
Airport pickup fee $5.26
Estimated total $132 – $160
The drive

How the trip runs

The route runs via Tullamarine Fwy/M2, covering 48.9 km in about 41 minutes when the road is clear.

In peak hour allow closer to 62 minutes. Once your price is locked in through the booking form, a slow run costs you time but not money.

This route carries about $13.19 in tolls, already inside the fare you are quoted rather than added afterwards.

  • Pickup at the terminal Your driver meets you at the designated pickup area, or inside with a name sign if you add meet and greet.
  • Tullamarine Fwy/M2 The bulk of the 48.9 km, on whichever route is quickest at the time.
  • Arrival in Glen Waverley Door to door, about 41 minutes after leaving the terminal.

Getting to the door in Glen Waverley

The route crosses the city on the M2 and picks up the M1, so it carries the full toll rather than part of it. That is already inside the price you are quoted, not added at the end.

Arriving late at night?

We run 24 hours with no night rate, so a midnight arrival into Glen Waverley costs the same as a midday one. Add your flight number and we track it, however late it lands.

The Monash corridor

Glen Waverley sits at the end of the rail line in Melbourne southeast, close to the Monash employment corridor and the university precinct at Clayton. Arrivals here are a mix of family visits and business travel, and both tend to book ahead rather than take their chances at the rank.

Across the city, and the full toll with it

This route uses the freeway across the top of the city and then the Monash, which means it carries the full toll rather than part of one. At 48.9 km and around 41 minutes it is a solid three quarters of an hour of driving, and it is not a trip anybody wants to watch a meter for. The toll is already inside the price we quote.

Peak hour is the whole question here

The Monash is one of the busiest stretches of road in the state and the difference between a clear run and a peak one is substantial. That changes when you should leave for a flight. It does not change what you pay, which is the point of agreeing the fare first.

The shopping centre is not the only address

Glen Waverley is often given as a destination when the actual address is in Mount Waverley, Wheelers Hill or Notting Hill next door. They are different trips of different lengths. Give us the street and the price you are quoted is the price for where you are actually going.

Questions

Melbourne Airport to Glen Waverley

How much is a taxi from Melbourne Airport to Glen Waverley?
An estimated $132 – $160 in a standard taxi or SUV. That covers the 48.9 km trip and includes the $5.26 airport pickup fee and tolls. A maxi taxi is around $148 – $180. Your exact price is confirmed before you book.
How much is a taxi from Glen Waverley to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated $126 – $153, slightly less than the return direction because the $5.26 airport pickup fee only applies when your trip starts at the airport.
How long does the trip between Melbourne Airport and Glen Waverley take?
About 41 minutes in normal traffic, covering 48.9 km. Allow closer to 62 minutes if you are travelling through peak hour.
Do you meet me inside the terminal?
Your driver meets you at the designated pickup area as standard. If you would rather be met inside with a name sign, add meet and greet for $35, which covers up to an hour of waiting.
What if my flight is delayed?
Add your flight number when you book and we track it. Your driver works to the actual landing time, and you are not charged waiting time for a delay outside your control.
Is this cheaper than a rideshare?
Often, and more predictably. Rideshare pricing on this route rises with demand, so an evening arrival or a wet Friday can cost considerably more than the base fare. Ours is around $132 – $160 whenever you travel, confirmed before you book. Call 0460 306 061 if you would rather confirm by phone.
Is Mount Waverley or Wheelers Hill the same fare?
No. They are neighbouring suburbs and different trips of different lengths. Give us the street address rather than the general area and the quote is for the actual destination.
How much does peak hour add on the Monash?
It can add a substantial amount of time, and this is one of the busiest stretches of road in the state. It changes when you should leave for a flight. It does not change what you pay.

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