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Airport transfer

Taxi from Docklands to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $63 to $78, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$63 to $78 Estimated fare, standard
22 km To the terminal
20 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Docklands to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Docklands is worked out on the real driving distance of 22 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 $63 to $78
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (22 km at $2.34 per km) $51.48
Toll $10
Estimated total $63 to $78
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $63 to $78
Silver Service 4 $74 to $90
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $80 to $98
Maxi Cab 11 $80 to $98

Airport pickups back to Docklands 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 20 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 30 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Docklands Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 22 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 20 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Docklands, 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.

Docklands to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

From Docklands the terminal is only 22 km south east of the terminal. That is around 20 minutes of driving, for an estimated $63 to $78.

Short runs are where people assume a meter is harmless. A ten minute hold up on the approach roads says otherwise. Yours does not move.

When to Leave Docklands

For a domestic flight, allow two and a half hours between leaving Docklands and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 20 minute drive plus check in, bag drop and security.

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

From Docklands a standard taxi is $63 to $78 and an SUV is $80 to $98, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $80 to $98.

Nearby areas including Southbank, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Docklands 3008, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

How a taxi to Melbourne Airport works start to finish, the upfront quote, the flight tracking and what happens when a flight moves, is set out on the main 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

Docklands Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Docklands to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $63 to $78 in a standard taxi, and $80 to $98 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 22 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 Docklands to Melbourne Airport?
About 20 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 22 km. In peak hour allow closer to 30 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Docklands early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Docklands 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 Docklands?
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 Docklands?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $80 to $98 from Docklands 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.

Southbank 26.2 km  ·  21 min South Melbourne 25.4 km  ·  23 min Port Melbourne 25.8 km  ·  23 min Albert Park 26.6 km  ·  25 min Parkville 20.8 km  ·  23 min Richmond 32 km  ·  29 min Clifton Hill 23.7 km  ·  25 min Abbotsford 25.9 km  ·  26 min

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