Airport transfer

Taxi from Ascot Vale to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $51 to $63, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$51 to $63 Estimated fare, standard
16.2 km To the terminal
20 min Typical drive time
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3 Payment
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Your fare

Ascot Vale to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Ascot Vale is worked out on the real driving distance of 16.2 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.

Standard Taxi $51 to $63
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (16.2 km at $2.34 per km) $37.91
Toll $10
Estimated total $51 to $63
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $51 to $63
Silver Service 4 $61 to $75
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $67 to $82
Maxi Cab 11 $67 to $82

Airport pickups back to Ascot Vale 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 20 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 30 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Ascot Vale Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 16.2 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 20 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Ascot Vale, 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 Ascot Vale to Melbourne Airport

Ascot Vale sits 16.2 km south east of the terminal, one of the shorter runs on our network. Allow about 20 minutes outside peak hour. The estimated fare is around $51 to $63.

On a trip this short the difference between a good run and a bad one is a few minutes of traffic. With an upfront price, that difference costs you nothing.

When to Leave Ascot Vale

For a domestic flight, allow two and a half hours between leaving Ascot Vale and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 20 minute drive plus check in, bag drop and security.

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

If You Need More Room

A standard taxi from Ascot Vale is $51 to $63. An SUV seats the same four but carries more luggage, at $67 to $82. A maxi seating up to eleven is $67 to $82.

If your pickup is closer to Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Brooklyn, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.

We cover all of Ascot Vale 3032, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

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

Ascot Vale Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Ascot Vale to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $51 to $63 in a standard taxi, and $67 to $82 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 16.2 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 Ascot Vale to Melbourne Airport?
About 20 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 16.2 km. In peak hour allow closer to 30 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Ascot Vale early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Ascot Vale 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 Ascot Vale?
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 Ascot Vale?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $67 to $82 from Ascot Vale 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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