Airport transfer

Taxi from Alphington to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $72 to $88, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$72 to $88 Estimated fare, standard
25.8 km To the terminal
26 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Alphington to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Alphington is worked out on the real driving distance of 25.8 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 $72 to $88
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (25.8 km at $2.34 per km) $60.37
Toll $10
Estimated total $72 to $88
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $72 to $88
Silver Service 4 $82 to $101
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $89 to $109
Maxi Cab 11 $89 to $109

Airport pickups back to Alphington 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 26 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 39 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Alphington Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 25.8 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 26 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Alphington, 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.

Your Airport Run from Alphington

Alphington to the terminal is 25.8 km of driving, normally about 26 minutes. The price is estimated at $72 to $88 before you travel.

Traffic can push this out to about 39 minutes at the wrong time of day, which is worth planning around even though it will not affect your fare.

Working Out Your Pickup Time

Most passengers leaving Alphington give themselves three hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 26 minutes of that.

Early departures are routine for us. The overnight hours carry no surcharge, so the time on your booking makes no difference to the price.

Groups and Larger Vehicles

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $89 to $109 from Alphington against $72 to $88 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $89 to $109.

If your pickup is closer to Northcote, Thornbury and Kew, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.

We cover all of Alphington 3078, 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

Alphington Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Alphington to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $72 to $88 in a standard taxi, and $89 to $109 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 25.8 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 Alphington to Melbourne Airport?
About 26 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 25.8 km. In peak hour allow closer to 39 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Alphington early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Alphington 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 Alphington?
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 Alphington?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $89 to $109 from Alphington 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.

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