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Airport transfer

Taxi from Carnegie to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $102 to $125, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$102 to $125 Estimated fare, standard
39.6 km To the terminal
38 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Carnegie to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Carnegie is worked out on the real driving distance of 39.6 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 $102 to $125
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (39.6 km at $2.34 per km) $92.66
Toll $10
Estimated total $102 to $125
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $102 to $125
Silver Service 4 $113 to $137
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $119 to $145
Maxi Cab 11 $119 to $145

Airport pickups back to Carnegie 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 38 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 57 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Carnegie Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Citylink/M2 The first leg out of Carnegie.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 38 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Carnegie, 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.

Carnegie to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

The run from Carnegie covers 39.6 km and takes about 38 minutes in ordinary traffic. Your estimated fare is around $102 to $125 in a standard taxi.

In peak hour the same trip can stretch closer to 57 minutes. That changes when you should leave. It does not change what you pay.

When to Leave Carnegie

Working backwards from a domestic departure, three hours is a comfortable buffer from Carnegie, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 38 minutes.

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

Groups and Larger Vehicles

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $119 to $145 from Carnegie against $102 to $125 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $119 to $145.

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

We cover all of Carnegie 3163, 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

Carnegie Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Carnegie to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $102 to $125 in a standard taxi, and $119 to $145 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 39.6 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 Carnegie to Melbourne Airport?
About 38 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 39.6 km. In peak hour allow closer to 57 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Carnegie early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Carnegie 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 Carnegie?
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 Carnegie?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $119 to $145 from Carnegie 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.

Caulfield 37.5 km  ·  34 min Hughesdale 43.2 km  ·  38 min Huntingdale 43.2 km  ·  38 min Oakleigh East 43.2 km  ·  38 min Glen Iris 36.5 km  ·  30 min Oakleigh 42.8 km  ·  37 min Caulfield North 33.9 km  ·  34 min Bentleigh East 47.1 km  ·  43 min

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