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Taxi from Essendon Fields to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $39 to $49, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$39 to $49 Estimated fare, standard
11.4 km To the terminal
17 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Essendon Fields to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Essendon Fields is worked out on the real driving distance of 11.4 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 $39 to $49
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (11.4 km at $2.34 per km) $26.68
Toll $10
Estimated total $39 to $49
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $39 to $49
Silver Service 4 $50 to $61
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $57 to $69
Maxi Cab 11 $57 to $69

Airport pickups back to Essendon Fields 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 17 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 26 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Essendon Fields Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 11.4 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 17 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Essendon Fields, 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.

Getting from Essendon Fields to Melbourne Airport

From Essendon Fields the terminal is only 11.4 km south east of the terminal. That is around 17 minutes of driving, for an estimated $39 to $49.

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 Fields

For a domestic flight, allow two and a half hours between leaving Essendon Fields and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 17 minute drive plus check in, bag drop and security.

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

A standard taxi from Essendon Fields is $39 to $49. An SUV seats the same four but carries more luggage, at $57 to $69. A maxi seating up to eleven is $57 to $69.

We also cover Essendon, Airport West and Glenroy 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 Fields 3041, 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

Essendon Fields Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Essendon Fields to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $39 to $49 in a standard taxi, and $57 to $69 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 11.4 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 Fields to Melbourne Airport?
About 17 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 11.4 km. In peak hour allow closer to 26 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Essendon Fields early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Essendon Fields 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 Fields?
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 Fields?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $57 to $69 from Essendon Fields 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.

Essendon 11.7 km  ·  12 min Airport West 8.8 km  ·  15 min Glenroy 11.1 km  ·  16 min Moonee Ponds 16.5 km  ·  20 min Gladstone Park 6.2 km  ·  13 min Tullamarine 6.2 km  ·  13 min Ascot Vale 16.2 km  ·  20 min Broadmeadows 10.1 km  ·  16 min

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