Taxi from East Melbourne to Melbourne Airport
An upfront estimate of about $60 by day ($57 – $69), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.
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East Melbourne to Melbourne Airport Pricing
Every fare from East Melbourne is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 24 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, or send the fixed price quote form, and we will agree the fare before you travel.
| Standard taxi by pickup time | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| Day, 9am to 5pm | $57 – $69 |
| Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am | $62 – $76 |
| Friday and Saturday 10pm to 4am, and public holidays | $70 – $86 |
| Vehicle | Seats | Day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $57 – $69 |
| Premium Taxi Service 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $67 – $82 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 Large and 3 Small Bags |
4 | $74 – $90 |
| Maxi Cab 8 Large Bags |
11 | $74 – $90 |
Airport pickups back to East Melbourne add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator. A baby seat is $40 per seat, per trip. Fare rates last checked 27 October 2026.
Paying another way? We take Cabcharge, TAC and NDIS funded trips and corporate accounts.
What the Trip Looks Like
About 28 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 42 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in East Melbourne Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway The first leg out of East Melbourne.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 28 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 East Melbourne you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 42 minutes for morning peak traffic, book a pickup for about 6:15am.
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.
Getting from East Melbourne to Melbourne Airport
From East Melbourne the terminal is only 24 km south east of the terminal. That is around 28 minutes of driving.
Drivers take CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway for this run. That route carries a toll of about $3.96, and it is already inside the estimate rather than added at the end. We use the toll road because on a 24 km trip the time it saves is worth more than the charge, particularly for an early flight.
Nearby areas including Fitzroy 3065, Carlton 3053 and Melbourne Cbd 3000 are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.
We cover all of East Melbourne 3002, from homes and workplaces to schools, shops and any other address in the area. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
Where the Number Comes from
There is no zone rate behind the East Melbourne price. The fare box above lists each part of it, flag fall, distance and toll. The typical total is the sum above rounded up to the next whole dollar, and the estimate runs from 5% under it to 15% over it, the same rule for every vehicle. A different pickup street, a detour or roadworks on the day, waiting time and extras such as a baby seat are what move a fare inside that estimate.
Your pickup time sets the rate, as the table by pickup time above shows, and your estimate uses the rate for the time you choose when you book. For a fixed price, call or email us and we will confirm it before your trip. No surge, no meter, no surprises.
An SUV from East Melbourne is typically $78 (estimate $74 – $90): the standard fare plus a $17.80 high occupancy surcharge. It seats four, like a sedan, with room for 4 large and 3 small bags. For five or more passengers take the maxi, which seats up to eleven and carries the same $17.80 surcharge, so it is also typically $78 (estimate $74 – $90). Travelling with young children? A baby seat is $40 per seat, per trip, fitted before your driver arrives, so tell us the age and weight of each child when you book.
The Trip in the Other Direction
Landing at Tullamarine and heading for East Melbourne works the same way in reverse. Same distance, same rate, plus the $5.26 pickup fee the airport levies on every trip that starts there. Flight tracking is included, so a late arrival does not become a waiting charge.
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.
Local airport guides near East Melbourne 3002: Fitzroy 3065.
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