Airport transfer

Taxi from Dandenong South to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $161 to $196, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$161 to $196 Estimated fare, standard
65.9 km To the terminal
52 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Dandenong South to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Dandenong South is worked out on the real driving distance of 65.9 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 $161 to $196
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (65.9 km at $2.34 per km) $154.21
Toll $10
Estimated total $161 to $196
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $161 to $196
Silver Service 4 $171 to $209
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $178 to $217
Maxi Cab 11 $178 to $217

Airport pickups back to Dandenong South 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 52 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 78 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Dandenong South Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Eastlink/M3 The first leg out of Dandenong South.
  • Citylink/M2 Tolls on this stretch are already inside your fare.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 52 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Dandenong South, 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.

Dandenong South to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

At 65.9 km, Dandenong South is a longer airport run: roughly 52 minutes on a clear road, closer to 78 in peak hour. The estimated fare is around $161 to $196, tolls included.

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.

Working Out Your Pickup Time

Working backwards from a domestic departure, three and a half hours is a comfortable buffer from Dandenong South, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 52 minutes.

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.

If You Need More Room

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $178 to $217 from Dandenong South against $161 to $196 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $178 to $217.

Nearby areas including Dandenong North, Lynbrook and Hampton Park are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Dandenong South 3175, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

If you want the full detail before booking a taxi to Melbourne Airport, including how the fixed price is worked out, the service page covers it.

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

Dandenong South Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Dandenong South to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $161 to $196 in a standard taxi, and $178 to $217 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 65.9 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 Dandenong South to Melbourne Airport?
About 52 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 65.9 km. In peak hour allow closer to 78 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving an hour earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Dandenong South early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Dandenong South 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 Dandenong South?
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 Dandenong South?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $178 to $217 from Dandenong South 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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