Airport transfer

Taxi from Croydon to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $130 to $158, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$130 to $158 Estimated fare, standard
51.7 km To the terminal
53 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Croydon to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Croydon is worked out on the real driving distance of 51.7 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 $130 to $158
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (51.7 km at $2.34 per km) $120.98
Toll $10
Estimated total $130 to $158
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $130 to $158
Silver Service 4 $140 to $171
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $147 to $179
Maxi Cab 11 $147 to $179

Airport pickups back to Croydon 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 53 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 80 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Croydon Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Yarra Rd/State Route 7 The first leg out of Croydon.
  • Research-Warrandyte Rd The main run in, covering most of the 51.7 km.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 53 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Croydon, allow an extra hour 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.

Croydon to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

Croydon is 51.7 km away, which puts it among the longer transfers we run. Around 53 minutes normally, up to 80 at the wrong time of day. Estimated fare around $130 to $158.

Over this distance a metered fare becomes genuinely unpredictable, because every slow patch adds to it. This is where an upfront price is worth the most.

How Early to Book Your Croydon Pickup

For a domestic flight, allow three and a half hours between leaving Croydon and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 53 minute drive plus check in, bag drop and security.

We run 24 hours and there is no night rate. A 3am pickup costs the same as a 3pm one, which is worth knowing when you are weighing an early flight against a convenient one.

Groups and Larger Vehicles

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $147 to $179 from Croydon against $130 to $158 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $147 to $179.

We also cover Croydon Hills, Croydon South and Kilsyth on the same pricing basis, so if you are picking up passengers on the way it is worth checking those pages too.

We cover all of Croydon 3136, 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

Croydon Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Croydon to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $130 to $158 in a standard taxi, and $147 to $179 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 51.7 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 Croydon to Melbourne Airport?
About 53 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 51.7 km. In peak hour allow closer to 80 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving an hour earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Croydon early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Croydon 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 Croydon?
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 Croydon?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $147 to $179 from Croydon 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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