Taxi from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport
An estimated fare of $133 – $163, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.
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Lilydale to Melbourne Airport pricing
Every fare from Lilydale is worked out on the real driving distance of 57.7 km, then locked in. Tolls are already included. The price does not change if you hit traffic, travel at 4am, or book on a public holiday.
| Vehicle | Seats | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi | 4 | $133 – $163 |
| Premium Taxi Service | 4 | $144 – $175 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi | 4 | $151 – $183 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $151 – $183 |
Airport pickups back to Lilydale add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
What the trip looks like
About 60 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 90 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in Lilydale Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- Main St/Maroondah Hwy/State Route 34 The first leg out of Lilydale 3140.
- Research-Warrandyte Rd The main run in, covering most of the 57.7 km.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 60 minutes after pickup.
Flying out early?
For a morning departure from Lilydale, allow an extra hour on top of the drive time for check in and security. We run 24 hours, so a 3am pickup costs exactly the same as a 3pm one.
Your airport run from Lilydale
Lilydale is 57.7 km away, which puts it among the longer transfers we run. Around 60 minutes normally, up to 90 at the wrong time of day. Estimated fare around $133 – $163.
Longer trips are exactly where meters and surge pricing do the most damage. Agreeing the number first removes that entirely.
How early to book your Lilydale pickup
Most passengers leaving Lilydale give themselves three and a half hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 60 minutes of that.
We run 24 hours and there is no night rate. A 3am pickup costs the same as a 3pm one, which is worth knowing when you are weighing an early flight against a convenient one.
Groups and larger vehicles
There is no premium for the SUV: it is the same $133 – $163 as a standard taxi from Lilydale. Only the maxi differs, at $151 – $183 for up to eleven passengers.
We also cover Chirnside Park 3116, Yarra Valley and Mount Evelyn 3796 on the same pricing basis, so if you are picking up passengers on the way it is worth checking those pages too.
We cover all of Lilydale 3140, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
Which way the trip runs
Drivers take Main St/Maroondah Hwy/State Route 34, Jumping Creek Rd/State Route 42 and Research-Warrandyte Rd for this run, and there is no toll on that route. It is worth knowing, because a 57.7 km airport trip from this side of Melbourne often comes in lower than people expect for exactly that reason.
Coming back to Lilydale from the airport
Landing at Tullamarine and heading for Lilydale works the same way in reverse. Same distance, same rate, plus the $5.26 pickup fee the airport levies on every vehicle leaving the rank. Flight tracking is included, so a late arrival does not become a waiting charge.
How the Lilydale fare is worked out
The Lilydale estimate is not guesswork. It is flag fall $5.25 and distance (57.7 km at $2.34 per km) $135.02, which totals $141. We publish it as $133 – $163 because the exact street you are picked up from moves the distance slightly.
Add meet and greet for $35 and your driver is waiting airside of the exit 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.
Lilydale airport taxi questions
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Absolutely outstanding service! The team was extremely reliable, supportive, respectful and helpful throughout our entire time in Melbourne. They were always responsive, professional and willing to assist whenever we needed anything, which made our family’s experience so much easier and more enjoyable. Their genuine care and attention made us feel comfortable and well supported from beginning to end. We are truly grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dependable team. Thank you again for going above and beyond!
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We used this taxi service for a trip from Altona to the airport and our return journey, and couldn’t be happier. The driver was on time both ways, communication was great from start to finish, and everything went smoothly. It was such a stress-free experience, especially after a long flight. Friendly, reliable service and we’ll definitely use them again. Highly recommend!
Car was ordered for 10:30, arrived exactly on time, suitcase was loaded for me so no lifting :-) Interior was spotless and comfortable. Driving was smooth and we felt safe with the driver who managed the heavy traffic with confidence. Would recommend without hesitation.
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