Airport transfer

Taxi from Northcote to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $66 to $81, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$66 to $81 Estimated fare, standard
23.1 km To the terminal
25 min Typical drive time
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3 Payment
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Your fare

Northcote to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Northcote is worked out on the real driving distance of 23.1 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 $66 to $81
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (23.1 km at $2.34 per km) $54.05
Toll $10
Estimated total $66 to $81
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $66 to $81
Silver Service 4 $76 to $94
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $83 to $102
Maxi Cab 11 $83 to $102

Airport pickups back to Northcote 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 25 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 38 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Northcote Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 23.1 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 25 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Northcote, 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 Northcote to Melbourne Airport

From Northcote the terminal is only 23.1 km south east of the terminal. That is around 25 minutes of driving, for an estimated $66 to $81.

Short runs are where people assume a meter is harmless. A ten minute hold up on the approach roads says otherwise. Yours does not move.

When to Leave Northcote

Most passengers leaving Northcote give themselves two and a half hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 25 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.

Groups and Larger Vehicles

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $83 to $102 from Northcote against $66 to $81 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $83 to $102.

If your pickup is closer to Thornbury, Clifton Hill and Alphington, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.

We cover all of Northcote 3070, 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

Northcote Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Northcote to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $66 to $81 in a standard taxi, and $83 to $102 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 23.1 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 Northcote to Melbourne Airport?
About 25 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 23.1 km. In peak hour allow closer to 38 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Northcote early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Northcote 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 Northcote?
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 Northcote?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $83 to $102 from Northcote 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.