Airport transfer

Taxi from Blackburn to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $104 to $127, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$104 to $127 Estimated fare, standard
40.4 km To the terminal
36 min Typical drive time
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3 Payment
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Your fare

Blackburn to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Blackburn is worked out on the real driving distance of 40.4 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 $104 to $127
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (40.4 km at $2.34 per km) $94.54
Toll $10
Estimated total $104 to $127
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $104 to $127
Silver Service 4 $114 to $140
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $121 to $148
Maxi Cab 11 $121 to $148

Airport pickups back to Blackburn 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 36 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 54 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Blackburn Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 40.4 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 36 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Blackburn, 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.

What the Trip from Blackburn Involves

Blackburn to the terminal is 40.4 km of driving, normally about 36 minutes. The price is estimated at $104 to $127 before you travel.

In peak hour the same trip can stretch closer to 54 minutes. That changes when you should leave. It does not change what you pay.

How Early to Book Your Blackburn Pickup

Most passengers leaving Blackburn give themselves three hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 36 minutes of that.

There is no late night loading and no early morning premium. The fare is the same at 4am as it is at midday.

If You Need More Room

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $121 to $148 from Blackburn against $104 to $127 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $121 to $148.

If your pickup is closer to Box Hill, Nunawading and Box Hill South, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.

We cover all of Blackburn 3130, 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

Blackburn Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Blackburn to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $104 to $127 in a standard taxi, and $121 to $148 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 40.4 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 Blackburn to Melbourne Airport?
About 36 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 40.4 km. In peak hour allow closer to 54 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Blackburn early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Blackburn 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 Blackburn?
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 Blackburn?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $121 to $148 from Blackburn 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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Any hour, any day, across Melbourne and regional Victoria. A person answers at 3am.