Airport transfer

Taxi from Caulfield North to Melbourne Airport

An upfront estimate of about $89 by day ($84 – $103), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.

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$89 Typical day fare, standard
33.9 km To the terminal
34 min Typical drive time
5★ 329 Google reviews
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Taxi to Melbourne Airport on a street in Caulfield North
Your fare

Caulfield North to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Caulfield North is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 33.9 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, day rate $84 – $103
Day rate flag fall $5.40
Distance (33.9 km at $2.10 per km) $71.19
Toll $11.50
Typical total $89
Estimate for your street and route $84 – $103
Standard taxi by pickup timeEstimated fare
Day, 9am to 5pm $84 – $103
Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am $92 – $112
Friday and Saturday 10pm to 4am, and public holidays $100 – $122
VehicleSeatsDay fare
Standard Taxi 4 $84 – $103
Premium Taxi Service 4 $95 – $115
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $100 – $122
Maxi Cab 11 $100 – $122

Airport pickups back to Caulfield North add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.

The journey

What the Trip Looks Like

About 34 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 51 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Caulfield North Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway The first leg out of Caulfield North.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 34 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 Caulfield North you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 51 minutes for morning peak traffic, book a pickup for about 6:05am.

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 Caulfield North Involves

Caulfield North to the terminal is 33.9 km of driving, normally about 34 minutes and nearer 51 in peak hour.

The usual way from Caulfield North is CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway. There is roughly $11.50 of tolls on that route, included in the estimate you see before you book. On a run of 33.9 km the free route costs more in time than the toll costs in money.

If your pickup is closer to Caulfield 3162, Malvern East 3145 and Armadale 3143, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.

We cover all of Caulfield North 3161, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

Where the Number Comes from

The Caulfield North estimate is not guesswork. By day it is day rate flag fall $5.40, distance (33.9 km at $2.10 per km) $71.19 and toll $11.50, which totals $89. We show it as $84 – $103 because the exact street you are picked up from, and the route on the day, move the distance slightly.

Your pickup time sets the rate. A standard taxi from Caulfield North is typically $89 by day, $97 for a pickup between 5pm and 9am, and $106 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 Caulfield North is $100 – $122, which is the standard taxi fare plus the $17.80 high occupancy surcharge. The maxi is $100 – $122 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.

Coming Back to Caulfield North from the Airport

For the inbound trip to Caulfield North, add the airport's own $5.26 pickup fee to the fare above. Everything else is identical, including the 34 minute drive. Give us the flight number and we adjust to the actual landing time.

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.

Add meet and greet for $35 and your driver is waiting inside the arrivals hall with your name on a sign, with an hour of waiting built in.

Add to Your Trip

Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.

Meet and greet Your driver waits inside the terminal with a name sign and helps with bags.
Baby seat Fitted before we arrive, so it is ready when you get in. $40 per trip Parcel delivery Send a package across Melbourne without a passenger on board.
Hotel transfers Door to door between your hotel and either terminal.
Hourly hire One driver and one car for a three hour block or longer, waiting between stops.
Day trips and tours Yarra Valley, the Peninsula and regional runs, priced upfront.
Questions

Caulfield North Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Caulfield North to Melbourne Airport?
About $89 in a standard taxi at the day rate, within an estimate of $84 – $103, and $100 – $122 in an SUV or maxi taxi. That covers the full 33.9 km trip with tolls included. A pickup between 5pm and 9am is about $97, and a Friday or Saturday night or public holiday pickup about $106. You see the estimate before you book. Traffic, route changes, waiting time and extras can change the final fare, so call or email us if you want a fixed price agreed before you travel.
How long does it take to get from Caulfield North to Melbourne Airport?
About 34 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 33.9 km, and closer to 51 minutes in peak hour. To set 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.
Do you pick up from Caulfield North early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Caulfield North are one of the most common trips we do. Pickups between 5pm and 9am use the evening and overnight rate, and your fare estimate uses that rate before you book. For a fixed price on an early run, call or email us the day before.
Can I book a return trip from Melbourne Airport back to Caulfield North?
Yes. Select the return option when booking and add your return flight details. We track the inbound flight, so if it lands early or late your driver is already adjusted. A $5.26 airport pickup fee applies on the return leg, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
Do you have a maxi taxi in Caulfield North?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $100 – $122 from Caulfield North to the airport. It needs to be booked in advance so the vehicle is allocated to your trip.
Which terminal will I be dropped at?
The one your airline flies from: Terminal 1 for Qantas domestic, Terminal 2 for every international flight, Terminal 3 for Virgin Australia domestic and Terminal 4 for Jetstar and other low cost domestic flights. Give us your airline or flight number when you book and your driver takes you to the right terminal.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, card and Cabcharge, paid to the driver at the end of the trip. Nothing is charged when you book. We also handle TAC and NDIS funded transport and corporate accounts. Call 0460 306 061 to set one up.
Reviews

What our passengers say

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329 Google reviews
Fast reply every time. Vehicles are always clean and tidy. On time and good manner, always an enjoyable ride.
Lai Celia 7 May 2025
“A huge thank you to my Taxi driver for the amazing service to Melbourne Airport today! Professional, friendly, and made the ride so smooth. Truly appreciated!”
david jones 23 Feb 2025
Always available, always on time, always responds immediately. Cars are always clean and luxurious and the drivers are always friendly. 10 out of 10 service. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sadie Smith 26 Sept 2026
This is the second time now I have used the service and it is outstanding from the minute you book to the time they pick you up. Drop you off and collect you again and bring you home. They look after everything. They let you know that they’re tracking your flights They’ll let you know where there will be. The Cars are in fantastic condition and Smell nice. You feel like you have your own private drivers collecting you. it’s a very special feeling I would highly recommend them to anyone that’s looking for a ride to and from the airport or just to the city for a function don’t hesitate. The pricing is fair. The cars are great.
Jennifer Flannery 12 Mar 2025
Deep, our Taxi Driver on Thursday 17/9, whom we met in person for the first time, was very courteous, friendly & kind. He was very punctual too, arriving several minutes before our designated pick up time. We felt totally safe during our ride in a Taxi that was in immaculate condition, both inside & out. It was a real pleasure to go to our destination with Deep. We can recommend him to anyone, such was our experience with him on the aforementioned date. Thank you again Deep. See you again soon!
Joel Vanderwert 19 Sept 2026
Luxury, comfort and professionalism. Have been using for work trips will be now used for personal trips too! 😊
Claire Read 30 Aug 2024
Very good experience with Deep, he was very informative, easy to understand and a very good driver! We will definitely be using Deep for our future taxi services around Melbourne Victoria. 5 stars is not enough!
jordan eftho 11 Aug 2026
Great taxi service in tarneit. Very professional service for airport transfers. Highly recommended to all
Roohi Arora 13 July 2026
Travelled from Melbourne Eastern Suburbs to Airport with this outstanding company. From the moment of my online booking to the time of arrival at each end, the communication was clear, the customer service was top notch and the ride was smooth. Easy to find and coordinate at the airport for pick up (always my concern with pre-booking taxi service). Staff were ALL friendly and professional. Cannot recommend this company enough.
M.D. L. 17 June 2026
Great taxi service from Berwick to Melbourne Airport. The driver was on time, friendly, and the ride was smooth. I would definitely use this service again. Highly recommended!
Tikka Tok 10 Aug 2026

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