Airport transfer

Taxi from Elwood to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $85 to $104, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$85 to $104 Estimated fare, standard
31.9 km To the terminal
33 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Elwood to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Elwood is worked out on the real driving distance of 31.9 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 $85 to $104
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (31.9 km at $2.34 per km) $74.65
Toll $10
Estimated total $85 to $104
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $85 to $104
Silver Service 4 $95 to $117
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $102 to $125
Maxi Cab 11 $102 to $125

Airport pickups back to Elwood 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 33 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 50 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Elwood Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Marine Parade/State Route 33 The first leg out of Elwood.
  • Citylink/M2 Tolls on this stretch are already inside your fare.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 33 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Elwood, 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.

Your Airport Run from Elwood

From Elwood, Melbourne Airport is 31.9 km away. Budget 33 minutes off peak, and expect to pay around $85 to $104.

Traffic can push this out to about 50 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

Most passengers leaving Elwood give themselves three hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 33 minutes of that.

There is no late night loading and no early morning premium. The fare is the same at 4am as it is at midday.

Groups and Larger Vehicles

From Elwood a standard taxi is $85 to $104 and an SUV is $102 to $125, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $102 to $125.

Nearby areas including St Kilda West, St Kilda and St Kilda East are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Elwood 3184, 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

Elwood Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Elwood to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $85 to $104 in a standard taxi, and $102 to $125 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 31.9 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 Elwood to Melbourne Airport?
About 33 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 31.9 km. In peak hour allow closer to 50 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Elwood early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Elwood 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 Elwood?
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 Elwood?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $102 to $125 from Elwood 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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