Taxi from Southbank to Melbourne Airport
An upfront estimate of about $73 by day ($69 – $84), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.
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Southbank to Melbourne Airport Pricing
Every fare from Southbank is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 26.2 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 | $69 – $84 |
| Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am | $75 – $91 |
| Friday and Saturday 10pm to 4am, and public holidays | $82 – $101 |
| Vehicle | Seats | Day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $69 – $84 |
| Premium Taxi Service 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $79 – $97 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 Large and 3 Small Bags |
4 | $85 – $104 |
| Maxi Cab 8 Large Bags |
11 | $85 – $104 |
Airport pickups back to Southbank 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 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 to the Tullamarine Freeway The first leg out of Southbank.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 21 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 Southbank you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 32 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.
Getting from Southbank to Melbourne Airport
Southbank to the terminal is 26.2 km of driving, normally about 21 minutes and nearer 32 in peak hour.
The usual way from Southbank is CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway. There is roughly $11.63 of tolls on that route, included in the estimate you see before you book. On a run of 26.2 km the free route costs more in time than the toll costs in money.
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, 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.
How the Southbank Fare Is Worked Out
The fare box above shows how the Southbank 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.
An SUV from Southbank is typically $90 (estimate $85 – $104): 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 $90 (estimate $85 – $104). 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.
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.
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 is optional and costs $35. Worth it on a long haul arrival, less so if you travel light and know the terminal.
Add to Your Trip
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I have been using this service from Melbourne to airport for more than 5 times and would like to recommend this service highly
Excellent service! Deep was very courteous, friendly, and professional. The ride was smooth and comfortable. Really appreciated the great customer service.
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.