Taxi from Carlton to Melbourne Airport
An upfront estimate of about $54 by day ($51 – $63), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.
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Carlton to Melbourne Airport Pricing
Every fare from Carlton is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 20.9 km, with tolls included and the rate set by your pickup time. You see the estimate before you book. For a fixed price, call or email us and we will agree the fare before you travel.
| Standard taxi by pickup time | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| Day, 9am to 5pm | $51 – $63 |
| Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am | $56 – $68 |
| Friday and Saturday 10pm to 4am, and public holidays | $62 – $76 |
| Vehicle | Seats | Day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi | 4 | $51 – $63 |
| Premium Taxi Service | 4 | $61 – $75 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi | 4 | $68 – $83 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $68 – $83 |
Airport pickups back to Carlton add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
What the Trip Looks Like
About 23 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 35 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in Carlton Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- The main run The bulk of the 20.9 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 23 minutes after pickup.
Working Out Your Pickup Time
Start from your departure time, take off two hours for a domestic flight or three for an international one, then take off the drive. For a 9am domestic flight from Carlton you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 35 minutes for morning peak traffic, book a pickup for about 6:25am.
We run 24 hours. Pickups between 5pm and 9am use the evening and overnight rate shown in the table, so an early start costs a little more than a midday one.
What the Trip from Carlton Involves
Carlton sits 20.9 km south east of the terminal, one of the shorter runs on our network. Allow about 23 minutes outside peak hour.
Nearby areas including Fitzroy 3065, Melbourne Cbd 3000 and East Melbourne 3002 are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.
We cover all of Carlton 3053, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
How the Carlton Fare Is Worked Out
Broken down, a Carlton airport trip by day is day rate flag fall $5.40, distance (20.9 km at $2.10 per km) $43.89 and toll $3.92. Typically $54 all up, within an estimate of $51 – $63 that allows for your pickup point and the route taken.
Your pickup time sets the rate. A standard taxi from Carlton is typically $54 by day, $59 for a pickup between 5pm and 9am, and $66 on a Friday or Saturday night after 10pm or a public holiday. Your estimate uses the rate for the time you choose when you book. For a fixed price, call or email us and we will agree the fare before you travel.
The SUV from Carlton is $68 – $83, which is the standard taxi fare plus the $17.80 high occupancy surcharge. The maxi is $68 – $83 for up to eleven passengers. Travelling with young children? A baby seat is $40 per seat, fitted before your driver arrives, so tell us the age and weight of each child when you book.
The Trip in the Other Direction
Arriving rather than departing, the Carlton run is priced the same with the $5.26 airport pickup fee on top. We watch the flight, so if you are held up in the air or at the carousel your driver is still there.
Your driver collects you from the terminal your flight lands at: Terminal 1 for Qantas domestic, Terminal 2 for international flights, Terminal 3 for Virgin Australia and Terminal 4 for Jetstar and other low cost domestic airlines. Turn your phone on once you are off the plane and your driver confirms the meeting point. Bags on a domestic flight usually take 20 to 30 minutes, and an international arrival through customs takes longer, so book for your landing time and let the flight tracking do the rest.
If someone is being collected who would rather not navigate the terminal alone, meet and greet at $35 puts the driver inside with them.
Add to Your Trip
Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.
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Suburbs a similar distance from Melbourne Airport, each with its own estimated fare.
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