Airport transfer

Taxi from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $143 to $174, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$143 to $174 Estimated fare, standard
57.7 km To the terminal
60 min Typical drive time
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3 Payment
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Your fare

Lilydale to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Lilydale is worked out on the real driving distance of 57.7 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 $143 to $174
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (57.7 km at $2.34 per km) $135.02
Toll $10
Estimated total $143 to $174
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $143 to $174
Silver Service 4 $153 to $187
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $160 to $195
Maxi Cab 11 $160 to $195

Airport pickups back to Lilydale 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 60 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 90 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Lilydale Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Main St/Maroondah Hwy/State Route 34 The first leg out of Lilydale.
  • Research-Warrandyte Rd The main run in, covering most of the 57.7 km.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 60 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Lilydale, 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.

Lilydale to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

Lilydale is 57.7 km away, which puts it among the longer transfers we run. Around 60 minutes normally, up to 90 at the wrong time of day. Estimated fare around $143 to $174.

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

How Early to Book Your Lilydale Pickup

For a domestic flight, allow three and a half hours between leaving Lilydale and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 60 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

A standard taxi from Lilydale is $143 to $174. An SUV seats the same four but carries more luggage, at $160 to $195. A maxi seating up to eleven is $160 to $195.

Nearby areas including Chirnside Park, Coldstream and Croydon Hills are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Lilydale 3140, 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

Lilydale Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $143 to $174 in a standard taxi, and $160 to $195 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 57.7 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 Lilydale to Melbourne Airport?
About 60 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 57.7 km. In peak hour allow closer to 90 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving an hour earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Lilydale early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Lilydale 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 Lilydale?
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 Lilydale?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $160 to $195 from Lilydale 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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