Airport transfer

Taxi from Ferny Creek to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $153 to $187, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$153 to $187 Estimated fare, standard
62.4 km To the terminal
51 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Ferny Creek to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Ferny Creek is worked out on the real driving distance of 62.4 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 $153 to $187
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (62.4 km at $2.34 per km) $146.02
Toll $10
Estimated total $153 to $187
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $153 to $187
Silver Service 4 $164 to $199
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $171 to $207
Maxi Cab 11 $171 to $207

Airport pickups back to Ferny Creek 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 Ferny Creek Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 62.4 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 51 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Ferny Creek, 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.

Ferny Creek to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

Expect 51 minutes or so from Ferny Creek, and up to 77 if you are travelling through peak. It is 62.4 km, and the fare is estimated around $153 to $187.

Over this distance a metered fare becomes genuinely unpredictable, because every slow patch adds to it. This is where an upfront price is worth the most.

When to Leave Ferny Creek

For a domestic flight, allow three and a half hours between leaving Ferny Creek and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 51 minute drive plus check in, bag drop and security.

We run 24 hours and there is no night rate. A 3am pickup costs the same as a 3pm one, which is worth knowing when you are weighing an early flight against a convenient one.

If You Need More Room

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $171 to $207 from Ferny Creek against $153 to $187 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $171 to $207.

We also cover Belgrave, Boronia and Ferntree Gully 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 Ferny Creek 3786, 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

Ferny Creek Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Ferny Creek to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $153 to $187 in a standard taxi, and $171 to $207 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 62.4 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 Ferny Creek to Melbourne Airport?
About 51 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 62.4 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 Ferny Creek early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Ferny Creek 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 Ferny Creek?
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 Ferny Creek?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $171 to $207 from Ferny Creek 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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