Airport transfer

Taxi from Clifton Hill to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $67 to $82, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$67 to $82 Estimated fare, standard
23.7 km To the terminal
25 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Clifton Hill to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Clifton Hill is worked out on the real driving distance of 23.7 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 $67 to $82
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (23.7 km at $2.34 per km) $55.46
Toll $10
Estimated total $67 to $82
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $67 to $82
Silver Service 4 $77 to $95
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $84 to $103
Maxi Cab 11 $84 to $103

Airport pickups back to Clifton Hill 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 25 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 38 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Clifton Hill Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 23.7 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 25 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Clifton Hill, 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 Clifton Hill Involves

Clifton Hill sits 23.7 km south east of the terminal, one of the shorter runs on our network. Allow about 25 minutes outside peak hour. The estimated fare is around $67 to $82.

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.

Working Out Your Pickup Time

Working backwards from a domestic departure, two and a half hours is a comfortable buffer from Clifton Hill, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 25 minutes.

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

From Clifton Hill a standard taxi is $67 to $82 and an SUV is $84 to $103, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $84 to $103.

Nearby areas including Abbotsford, Northcote and Parkville are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Clifton Hill 3068, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

The way we run every taxi to Melbourne Airport, from quoting the fare in advance to tracking arrivals, is explained in full on the service page.

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

Clifton Hill Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Clifton Hill to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $67 to $82 in a standard taxi, and $84 to $103 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 23.7 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 Clifton Hill to Melbourne Airport?
About 25 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 23.7 km. In peak hour allow closer to 38 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Clifton Hill early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill?
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 Clifton Hill?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $84 to $103 from Clifton Hill 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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