Taxi from South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport
An upfront estimate of about $71 by day ($67 – $82), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.
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South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport Pricing
Every fare from South Melbourne is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 25.4 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 | $67 – $82 |
| Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am | $73 – $89 |
| Friday and Saturday 10pm to 4am, and public holidays | $80 – $98 |
| Vehicle | Seats | Day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $67 – $82 |
| Premium Taxi Service 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $77 – $95 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 Large and 3 Small Bags |
4 | $84 – $103 |
| Maxi Cab 8 Large Bags |
11 | $84 – $103 |
Airport pickups back to South 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 23 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 35 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in South Melbourne Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway The first leg out of South Melbourne.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 23 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 South Melbourne you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 35 minutes for morning peak traffic, book a pickup for about 6:25am.
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 South Melbourne
South Melbourne to the terminal is 25.4 km of driving, normally about 23 minutes and nearer 35 in peak hour.
Your driver will use CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway. That adds roughly $11.63 in tolls, which sits inside the estimated fare. We do not hand you a separate toll charge at the end of the trip.
Nearby areas including Albert Park 3206, Southbank 3006 and Docklands 3008 are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.
We cover all of South Melbourne 3205, 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 South 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.
The SUV from South Melbourne is typically $89, within an estimate of $84 – $103, 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 $84 – $103. 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
For the inbound trip to South Melbourne, add the airport's own $5.26 pickup fee to the fare above. Everything else is identical, including the 23 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.
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.
Add to Your Trip
Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.
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The closest suburbs to South Melbourne, each with its own estimated fare.
Driver knows his roads and chose the best route to avoid traffic snarls. Driver very courteous and professional.
Super professional cab service provider. Fair pricing and service beyond the ask. Delightful experience. Deep is a humble and a thorough gentleman. Highly recommended. Best in Melbourne!
Our driver, Deep, was friendly and punctual. He drove us to the Penguin Parade and even recommended us to stop by the chocolate factory since we had time, which was a bonus! The car was comfortable throughout the ride. Would definitely recommend and book again!
Great Service every time. Have been using them for airport trip and never had any issues. Cars are premium, drivers are polite and helpfull. Highly recommend to all👍
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Amazing transportation service by Deep.. it’s really convenient and easy to book with him. Punctuality and Respect are his positive assets. I have been using him since 2015 and he never disappointed. Keep it up the good work Deep🥰🥰👍
Luxury, comfort and professionalism. Have been using for work trips will be now used for personal trips too! 😊
I’ve loved knowing Deep is waiting for me at the end of a late flight - he’s always on time, always know if my flight is delayed, and pays wonderful attention to detail for his passengers. Cannot recommend more highly.
Recently used this taxi service to Melbourne airport and it was super fantastic and very professional. Arrived on time, great service, beautiful taxi and made my trip to airport easier. Highly recommend to all👍👍👍
Very elegant professional people to travel with on time pickup with greetings with a big smile dosent matter where u going big trip or round the corner