Taxi from Southbank to Melbourne Airport
An estimated fare of $75 – $91, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.
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Southbank to Melbourne Airport pricing
Every fare from Southbank is worked out on the real driving distance of 26.2 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 | $75 – $91 |
| Premium Taxi Service | 4 | $85 – $104 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi | 4 | $91 – $111 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $91 – $111 |
Airport pickups back to Southbank add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
What the trip looks like
About 21 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 32 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in Southbank Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- Citylink/M2 The first leg out of Southbank 3006.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 21 minutes after pickup.
Flying out early?
For a morning departure from Southbank, allow an extra thirty minutes 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.
Getting from Southbank to Melbourne Airport
Southbank to the terminal is 26.2 km of driving, normally about 21 minutes. The price is estimated at $75 – $91 before you travel.
Traffic can push this out to about 32 minutes at the wrong time of day, which is worth planning around even though it will not affect your fare.
How early to book your Southbank pickup
For a domestic flight, allow three hours between leaving Southbank and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 21 minute drive plus check in, bag drop and security.
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
An SUV from Southbank costs the same $75 – $91 as a standard taxi, so if you are carrying extra bags or want more room, take it at no extra cost. A maxi seating up to eleven is $91 – $111.
We also cover Melbourne Cbd 3000, South Melbourne 3205 and Docklands 3008 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 Southbank 3006, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
Which way the trip runs
The usual way from Southbank is Citylink/M2. There is roughly $11.50 of tolls on that route, included in your quoted price before you book. On a run of 26.2 km the alternative free route costs more in time than the toll costs in money.
Coming back to Southbank from the airport
For the inbound trip to Southbank, add the airport's own $5.26 pickup fee to the fare above. Everything else is identical, including the 21 minute drive. Give us the flight number and we adjust to the actual landing time.
How the Southbank fare is worked out
The Southbank estimate is not guesswork. It is flag fall $5.25, distance (26.2 km at $2.34 per km) $61.31 and toll $11.50, which totals $79. We publish it as $75 – $91 because the exact street you are picked up from moves the distance slightly.
Meet and greet is optional and costs $35. Worth it on a long haul arrival, less so if you travel light and know the pickup area.
Add to your trip
Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.
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Suburbs a similar distance from Melbourne Airport, each with its own estimated fare.
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!
Excellent taxi service from the airport to Werribee. The driver was punctual, friendly, and professional, and the vehicle was clean and comfortable. The trip was smooth, and the driver took an efficient route. The fare was reasonable, and the overall service was excellent. I will definitely use this taxi service again for my trips to and from Melbourne Airport. Highly recommended!
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.
Travelled from Melbourne Eastern Suburbs to Airport with this outstanding company. From the moment of my online booking to the time of arrival at each end, the communication was clear, the customer service was top notch and the ride was smooth. Easy to find and coordinate at the airport for pick up (always my concern with pre-booking taxi service). Staff were ALL friendly and professional. Cannot recommend this company enough.