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Airport transfer

Taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $40 to $50, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$40 to $50 Estimated fare, standard
11.7 km To the terminal
12 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Essendon to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Essendon is worked out on the real driving distance of 11.7 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 $40 to $50
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (11.7 km at $2.34 per km) $27.38
Toll $10
Estimated total $40 to $50
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $40 to $50
Silver Service 4 $51 to $63
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $57 to $71
Maxi Cab 11 $57 to $71

Airport pickups back to Essendon 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 12 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 18 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Essendon Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 11.7 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 12 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Essendon, 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.

Essendon to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

Essendon sits 11.7 km south east of the terminal, one of the shorter runs on our network. Allow about 12 minutes outside peak hour. The estimated fare is around $40 to $50.

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 Essendon

Most passengers leaving Essendon give themselves two and a half hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 12 minutes of that.

Early departures are routine for us. The overnight hours carry no surcharge, so the time on your booking makes no difference to the price.

If You Need More Room

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $57 to $71 from Essendon against $40 to $50 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $57 to $71.

We also cover Moonee Ponds, Essendon Fields and Ascot Vale 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 Essendon 3040, 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

Essendon Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $40 to $50 in a standard taxi, and $57 to $71 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 11.7 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 Essendon to Melbourne Airport?
About 12 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 11.7 km. In peak hour allow closer to 18 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Essendon early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Essendon 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 Essendon?
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 Essendon?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $57 to $71 from Essendon 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.

Moonee Ponds 16.5 km  ·  20 min Essendon Fields 11.4 km  ·  17 min Ascot Vale 16.2 km  ·  20 min Parkville 20.8 km  ·  23 min Airport West 8.8 km  ·  15 min Glenroy 11.1 km  ·  16 min Fawkner 15.1 km  ·  19 min Gladstone Park 6.2 km  ·  13 min

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