Airport transfer

Taxi from Ferntree Gully to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $145 to $176, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$145 to $176 Estimated fare, standard
58.7 km To the terminal
51 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Ferntree Gully to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Ferntree Gully is worked out on the real driving distance of 58.7 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 $145 to $176
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (58.7 km at $2.34 per km) $137.36
Toll $10
Estimated total $145 to $176
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $145 to $176
Silver Service 4 $155 to $189
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $162 to $197
Maxi Cab 11 $162 to $197

Airport pickups back to Ferntree Gully 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 51 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 77 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Ferntree Gully Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Ferntree Gully Rd/State Route 22 The first leg out of Ferntree Gully.
  • Citylink/M2 Tolls on this stretch are already inside your fare.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 51 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Ferntree Gully, allow an extra hour 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 Ferntree Gully to Melbourne Airport

Expect 51 minutes or so from Ferntree Gully, and up to 77 if you are travelling through peak. It is 58.7 km, and the fare is estimated around $145 to $176.

Longer trips are exactly where meters and surge pricing do the most damage. Agreeing the number first removes that entirely.

When to Leave Ferntree Gully

Most passengers leaving Ferntree Gully give themselves three and a half hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 51 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.

Groups and Larger Vehicles

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $162 to $197 from Ferntree Gully against $145 to $176 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $162 to $197.

If your pickup is closer to Boronia, Lysterfield and Scoresby, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.

We cover all of Ferntree Gully 3156, 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

Ferntree Gully Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Ferntree Gully to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $145 to $176 in a standard taxi, and $162 to $197 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 58.7 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 Ferntree Gully to Melbourne Airport?
About 51 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 58.7 km. In peak hour allow closer to 77 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving an hour earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Ferntree Gully early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Ferntree Gully 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 Ferntree Gully?
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 Ferntree Gully?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $162 to $197 from Ferntree Gully 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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