Taxi from Craigieburn to Melbourne Airport
An upfront estimate of about $41 by day ($38 – $48), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.
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Craigieburn to Melbourne Airport Pricing
Every fare from Craigieburn is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 16.5 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 | $38 – $48 |
| Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am | $42 – $52 |
| Friday and Saturday 10pm to 4am, and public holidays | $48 – $59 |
| Vehicle | Seats | Day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi | 4 | $38 – $48 |
| Premium Taxi Service | 4 | $49 – $60 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi | 4 | $55 – $67 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $55 – $67 |
Airport pickups back to Craigieburn add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
What the Trip Looks Like
About 17 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 26 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in Craigieburn Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- Craigieburn Road (A72) The first leg out of Craigieburn.
- Oaklands Road The main run in, covering most of the 16.5 km.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 17 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 Craigieburn you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 26 minutes for morning peak traffic, book a pickup for about 6:30am.
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.
Your Airport Run from Craigieburn
Craigieburn is 16.5 km away, so the drive is short: roughly 17 minutes when the roads are clear.
The route from Craigieburn follows Craigieburn Road (A72) and Oaklands Road. There is no toll section on it, which is one reason this run prices better than trips of a similar length on the other side of the city.
Nearby areas including Donnybrook 3064, Wollert 3750 and Epping 3076 are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.
We cover all of Craigieburn 3064, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
How the Craigieburn Fare Is Worked Out
Broken down, a Craigieburn airport trip by day is day rate flag fall $5.40 and distance (16.5 km at $2.10 per km) $34.65. Typically $41 all up, within an estimate of $38 – $48 that allows for your pickup point and the route taken.
Your pickup time sets the rate. A standard taxi from Craigieburn is typically $41 by day, $45 for a pickup between 5pm and 9am, and $51 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 Craigieburn is $55 – $67, which is the standard taxi fare plus the $17.80 high occupancy surcharge. The maxi is $55 – $67 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 Craigieburn from the Airport
For the inbound trip to Craigieburn, add the airport's own $5.26 pickup fee to the fare above. Everything else is identical, including the 17 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.
Meet and greet, where your driver waits inside with a sign and helps with the bags, is $35 and includes up to an hour of waiting time.
Add to Your Trip
Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.
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