Airport transfer

Taxi from Lockwood South to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $312 to $379, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$312 to $379 Estimated fare, standard
133.7 km To the terminal
99 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Lockwood South to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Lockwood South is worked out on the real driving distance of 133.7 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 $312 to $379
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (133.7 km at $2.34 per km) $312.86
Toll $10
Estimated total $312 to $379
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $312 to $379
Silver Service 4 $323 to $391
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $328 to $398
Maxi Cab 11 $328 to $398

Airport pickups back to Lockwood South 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 99 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 149 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Lockwood South Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 133.7 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 99 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Lockwood South, 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.

Lockwood South to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

This is a long haul: 133.7 km from Lockwood South to the terminal, roughly 99 minutes. You pay around $312 to $379 rather than a fare that climbs with the odometer.

Country runs are usually where quoting gets vague. Ours is a number on the page, the same one you pay at the end.

Working Out Your Pickup Time

Most passengers leaving Lockwood South give themselves four hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 99 minutes of that.

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.

Travelling with a Group

From Lockwood South a standard taxi is $312 to $379 and an SUV is $328 to $398, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $328 to $398.

Nearby areas including Epsom, Maiden Gully and Bendigo are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Lockwood South 3551, 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

Lockwood South Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Lockwood South to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $312 to $379 in a standard taxi, and $328 to $398 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 133.7 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 Lockwood South to Melbourne Airport?
About 99 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 133.7 km. In peak hour allow closer to 149 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving an hour earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Lockwood South early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Lockwood South 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 Lockwood South?
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 Lockwood South?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $328 to $398 from Lockwood South 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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