Airport transfer

Taxi from Mernda to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $87 to $106, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$87 to $106 Estimated fare, standard
32.8 km To the terminal
31 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Mernda to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Mernda is worked out on the real driving distance of 32.8 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 $87 to $106
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (32.8 km at $2.34 per km) $76.75
Toll $10
Estimated total $87 to $106
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $87 to $106
Silver Service 4 $97 to $119
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $104 to $127
Maxi Cab 11 $104 to $127

Airport pickups back to Mernda 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 Mernda Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Plenty Rd/A51/C727 The first leg out of Mernda.
  • National Highway M80 The main run in, covering most of the 32.8 km.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 31 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Mernda, 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.

Getting from Mernda to Melbourne Airport

Mernda to the terminal is 32.8 km of driving, normally about 31 minutes. The price is estimated at $87 to $106 before you travel.

In peak hour the same trip can stretch closer to 47 minutes. That changes when you should leave. It does not change what you pay.

Working Out Your Pickup Time

For a domestic flight, allow three hours between leaving Mernda and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 31 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.

Groups and Larger Vehicles

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $104 to $127 from Mernda against $87 to $106 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $104 to $127.

Nearby areas including South Morang, Wollert and Yarrambat are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Mernda 3754, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

How a taxi to Melbourne Airport works start to finish, the upfront quote, the flight tracking and what happens when a flight moves, is set out on the main 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

Mernda Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Mernda to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $87 to $106 in a standard taxi, and $104 to $127 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 32.8 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 Mernda to Melbourne Airport?
About 31 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 32.8 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 Mernda early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Mernda 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 Mernda?
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 Mernda?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $104 to $127 from Mernda 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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