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Airport transfer

Taxi from Airport West to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $34 to $42, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$34 to $42 Estimated fare, standard
8.8 km To the terminal
15 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Airport West to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Airport West is worked out on the real driving distance of 8.8 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.

Standard Taxi $34 to $42
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (8.8 km at $2.34 per km) $20.59
Toll $10
Estimated total $34 to $42
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $34 to $42
Silver Service 4 $44 to $55
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $51 to $63
Maxi Cab 11 $51 to $63

Airport pickups back to Airport West add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.

The journey

What the Trip Looks Like

About 15 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 23 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Airport West Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 8.8 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 15 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Airport West, 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 Airport West to Melbourne Airport

From Airport West the terminal is only 8.8 km south of the terminal. That is around 15 minutes of driving, for an estimated $34 to $42.

Short runs are where people assume a meter is harmless. A ten minute hold up on the approach roads says otherwise. Yours does not move.

How Early to Book Your Airport West Pickup

Most passengers leaving Airport West give themselves two and a half hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 15 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

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $51 to $63 from Airport West against $34 to $42 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $51 to $63.

Nearby areas including Essendon Fields, Gladstone Park and Tullamarine are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Airport West 3042, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

If you want the full detail before booking a taxi to Melbourne Airport, including how the fixed price is worked out, the service page covers it.

Add to Your Trip

Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.

Meet and greet Your driver waits inside the terminal with a name sign and helps with bags.
Baby seat Fitted before we arrive, so it is ready when you get in.
Hotel transfers Door to door between your hotel and either terminal.
Day trips and tours Yarra Valley, the Peninsula and regional runs, quoted as one fixed fare.
Questions

Airport West Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Airport West to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $34 to $42 in a standard taxi, and $51 to $63 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 8.8 km trip. Your price is confirmed before you book and does not change with traffic or time of day.
How long does it take to get from Airport West to Melbourne Airport?
About 15 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 8.8 km. In peak hour allow closer to 23 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Airport West early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Airport West are one of the most common trips we do. There is no late night or early morning surcharge, the price is the same at 3am as it is at 3pm.
Can I book a return trip from Melbourne Airport back to Airport West?
Yes. Select the return option when booking and add your return flight details. We track the inbound flight, so if it lands early or late your driver is already adjusted. A $5.26 airport pickup fee applies on the return leg, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
Do you have a maxi taxi in Airport West?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $51 to $63 from Airport West to the airport. It needs to be booked in advance so the vehicle is allocated to your trip.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash or card, paid to the driver at the end of the trip. Nothing is charged when you book. Corporate accounts with monthly invoicing are available. Call 0461 275 333 to set one up.
Nearby

We Also Cover These Areas

Suburbs a similar distance from Melbourne Airport, each with its own estimated fare.

Essendon Fields 11.4 km  ·  17 min Gladstone Park 6.2 km  ·  13 min Tullamarine 6.2 km  ·  13 min Essendon 11.7 km  ·  12 min Ascot Vale 16.2 km  ·  20 min Glenroy 11.1 km  ·  16 min Albanvale 11.7 km  ·  17 min Moonee Ponds 16.5 km  ·  20 min

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