Airport transfer

Taxi from Glen Waverley to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $128 to $156, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$128 to $156 Estimated fare, standard
50.9 km To the terminal
42 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Glen Waverley to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Glen Waverley is worked out on the real driving distance of 50.9 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 $128 to $156
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (50.9 km at $2.34 per km) $119.11
Toll $10
Estimated total $128 to $156
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $128 to $156
Silver Service 4 $138 to $168
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $145 to $176
Maxi Cab 11 $145 to $176

Airport pickups back to Glen Waverley 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 42 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 63 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Glen Waverley Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Springvale Rd/State Route 40 The first leg out of Glen Waverley.
  • Citylink/M2 Tolls on this stretch are already inside your fare.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 42 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Glen Waverley, 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.

Glen Waverley to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

Expect 42 minutes or so from Glen Waverley, and up to 63 if you are travelling through peak. It is 50.9 km, and the fare is estimated around $128 to $156.

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.

Working Out Your Pickup Time

Most passengers leaving Glen Waverley give themselves three and a half hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 42 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.

Travelling with a Group

From Glen Waverley a standard taxi is $128 to $156 and an SUV is $145 to $176, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $145 to $176.

We also cover Mount Waverley, Wheelers Hill and Wantirna South 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 Glen Waverley 3150, 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

Glen Waverley Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Glen Waverley to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $128 to $156 in a standard taxi, and $145 to $176 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 50.9 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 Glen Waverley to Melbourne Airport?
About 42 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 50.9 km. In peak hour allow closer to 63 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Glen Waverley early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Glen Waverley 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 Glen Waverley?
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 Glen Waverley?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $145 to $176 from Glen Waverley 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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