Airport transfer

Taxi from Eltham to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $84 to $103, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$84 to $103 Estimated fare, standard
31.5 km To the terminal
28 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Eltham to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Eltham is worked out on the real driving distance of 31.5 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 $84 to $103
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (31.5 km at $2.34 per km) $73.71
Toll $10
Estimated total $84 to $103
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $84 to $103
Silver Service 4 $95 to $115
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $101 to $124
Maxi Cab 11 $101 to $124

Airport pickups back to Eltham 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 28 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 42 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Eltham Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • National Highway M80 The first leg out of Eltham.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 28 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Eltham, 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 Eltham Involves

Eltham to the terminal is 31.5 km of driving, normally about 28 minutes. The price is estimated at $84 to $103 before you travel.

Traffic can push this out to about 42 minutes at the wrong time of day, which is worth planning around even though it will not affect your fare.

Working Out Your Pickup Time

For a domestic flight, allow three hours between leaving Eltham and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 28 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

A standard taxi from Eltham is $84 to $103. An SUV seats the same four but carries more luggage, at $101 to $124. A maxi seating up to eleven is $101 to $124.

We also cover Research, Montmorency and Greensborough 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 Eltham 3095, 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

Eltham Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Eltham to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $84 to $103 in a standard taxi, and $101 to $124 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 31.5 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 Eltham to Melbourne Airport?
About 28 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 31.5 km. In peak hour allow closer to 42 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Eltham early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Eltham 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 Eltham?
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 Eltham?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $101 to $124 from Eltham 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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