Airport transfer

Taxi from Brighton East to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $106 to $129, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$106 to $129 Estimated fare, standard
41 km To the terminal
37 min Typical drive time
1 Booking
2 Contact
3 Payment
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Your fare

Brighton East to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Brighton East is worked out on the real driving distance of 41 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 $106 to $129
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (41 km at $2.34 per km) $95.94
Toll $10
Estimated total $106 to $129
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $106 to $129
Silver Service 4 $116 to $142
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $122 to $149
Maxi Cab 11 $122 to $149

Airport pickups back to Brighton East 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 37 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 56 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Brighton East Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 41 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 37 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Brighton East, 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.

Brighton East to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

From Brighton East, Melbourne Airport is 41 km away. Budget 37 minutes off peak, and expect to pay around $106 to $129.

In peak hour the same trip can stretch closer to 56 minutes. That changes when you should leave. It does not change what you pay.

How Early to Book Your Brighton East Pickup

Most passengers leaving Brighton East give themselves three hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 37 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

A standard taxi from Brighton East is $106 to $129. An SUV seats the same four but carries more luggage, at $122 to $149. A maxi seating up to eleven is $122 to $149.

If your pickup is closer to Ormond, Brighton and Caulfield, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.

We cover all of Brighton East 3187, 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

Brighton East Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Brighton East to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $106 to $129 in a standard taxi, and $122 to $149 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 41 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 Brighton East to Melbourne Airport?
About 37 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 41 km. In peak hour allow closer to 56 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Brighton East early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Brighton East 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 Brighton East?
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 Brighton East?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $122 to $149 from Brighton East 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.