Airport transfer

Taxi from Kew to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $76 to $92, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$76 to $92 Estimated fare, standard
27.6 km To the terminal
31 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Kew to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Kew is worked out on the real driving distance of 27.6 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 $76 to $92
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (27.6 km at $2.34 per km) $64.58
Toll $10
Estimated total $76 to $92
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $76 to $92
Silver Service 4 $86 to $105
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $93 to $113
Maxi Cab 11 $93 to $113

Airport pickups back to Kew 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 31 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 47 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Kew Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 27.6 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 31 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Kew, 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.

What the Trip from Kew Involves

The run from Kew covers 27.6 km and takes about 31 minutes in ordinary traffic. Your estimated fare is around $76 to $92 in a standard taxi.

Traffic can push this out to about 47 minutes at the wrong time of day, which is worth planning around even though it will not affect your fare.

How Early to Book Your Kew Pickup

Most passengers leaving Kew give themselves three hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 31 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.

If You Need More Room

From Kew a standard taxi is $76 to $92 and an SUV is $93 to $113, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $93 to $113.

We also cover Hawthorn, Abbotsford and Burnley 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 Kew 3101, 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

Kew Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Kew to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $76 to $92 in a standard taxi, and $93 to $113 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 27.6 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 Kew to Melbourne Airport?
About 31 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 27.6 km. In peak hour allow closer to 47 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Kew early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Kew 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 Kew?
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 Kew?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $93 to $113 from Kew 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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Any hour, any day, across Melbourne and regional Victoria. A person answers at 3am.