Taxi from Melbourne Cbd to Melbourne Airport
An upfront estimate of about $61 by day ($57 – $71), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.
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Melbourne Cbd to Melbourne Airport Pricing
Every fare from Melbourne Cbd is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 22.7 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 – $71 |
| Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am | $63 – $78 |
| 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 – $71 |
| Premium Taxi Service 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $68 – $83 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 Large and 3 Small Bags |
4 | $75 – $91 |
| Maxi Cab 8 Large Bags |
11 | $75 – $91 |
Airport pickups back to Melbourne Cbd 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 26 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 39 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in Melbourne Cbd Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway The first leg out of Melbourne Cbd.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 26 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 Melbourne Cbd you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 39 minutes for morning peak traffic, book a pickup for about 6:20am.
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.
Melbourne Cbd to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish
From Melbourne Cbd the terminal is only 22.7 km south east of the terminal. That is around 26 minutes of driving.
The 22.7 km route from Melbourne Cbd uses CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway, with about $7.37 of tolls along the way. Both the distance and the toll are in the estimate before you confirm the booking.
Nearby areas including Southbank 3006, Carlton 3053 and Docklands 3008 are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.
We cover all of Melbourne Cbd 3000, 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.
What Makes Up the Melbourne Cbd Price
The fare box above shows how the Melbourne Cbd price is built: flag fall, the distance and any toll, added up and rounded to the typical total. Nothing about it is a zone rate. 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.
The SUV from Melbourne Cbd is typically $79, within an estimate of $75 – $91, which is the standard taxi fare plus the $17.80 high occupancy surcharge. It still seats four, and the gain is luggage: 4 large and 3 small bags. The maxi seats up to eleven and carries the same surcharge, which is why it is the same $75 – $91. 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.
Airport to Melbourne Cbd
Back to Melbourne Cbd is the same 22.7 km journey. The only addition is the $5.26 airport pickup fee, which is the airport's charge rather than ours. Add your flight number when you book and your driver works to the real 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.
For an arrival with luggage or children, meet and greet at $35 is usually worth it: your driver is inside the terminal rather than at the kerb.
Local airport guides near Melbourne Cbd 3000: Fitzroy 3065.
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I’ve been using this company for over a year now for any work trip I have to take, and will continue to do so. Always on time, great communication via text, the cars are always beautifully clean and usually more luxurious than an uber, the drivers are always polite and friendly and also drive safely. Highly recommend.
Dear Management Team, I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided by your taxi company. I am very satisfied with the quality of your service. The drivers are professional, courteous, punctual, and helpful. The vehicles are clean and comfortable, making every journey pleasant and stress-free. I truly appreciate your commitment to customer satisfaction and the high standard of service you consistently provide. Please convey my thanks and appreciation to your drivers and the entire team. I look forward to continuing to use your services and would happily recommend your company to others. Thank you once again for your outstanding service. Kind regards, Anthony Fernando
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Fantastic taxi service - use them to Melbourne Airport often, the service is always excellent, and drivers are lovely and always punctual.
I’ve been using this service for several years now and it has never let me down. Every driver I’ve met has been professional, efficient, and consistently courteous and punctual. Booking is always smooth, with clear and prompt communication, which makes the whole experience stress-free. The cars are impeccably clean and very comfortable, and after a long flight, being greeted by a driver who is easy to find and ready to take care of everything is such a relief. I wouldn’t consider using any other company and highly recommend this service to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and genuinely friendly experience.