Airport transfer

Taxi from Parkville to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $60 to $74, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$60 to $74 Estimated fare, standard
20.8 km To the terminal
23 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Parkville to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Parkville is worked out on the real driving distance of 20.8 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 $60 to $74
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (20.8 km at $2.34 per km) $48.67
Toll $10
Estimated total $60 to $74
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $60 to $74
Silver Service 4 $71 to $87
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $77 to $95
Maxi Cab 11 $77 to $95

Airport pickups back to Parkville 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 23 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 35 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Parkville Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 20.8 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 23 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Parkville, 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.

Parkville to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

From Parkville the terminal is only 20.8 km south east of the terminal. That is around 23 minutes of driving, for an estimated $60 to $74.

On a trip this short the difference between a good run and a bad one is a few minutes of traffic. With an upfront price, that difference costs you nothing.

When to Leave Parkville

Most passengers leaving Parkville give themselves two and a half hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 23 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.

If You Need More Room

Carrying extra bags, take the SUV: $77 to $95 from Parkville against $60 to $74 for a standard taxi, for the same four seats and a much bigger boot. For up to eleven passengers the maxi is $77 to $95.

We also cover Clifton Hill, Docklands and Moonee Ponds 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 Parkville 3052, 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

Parkville Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Parkville to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $60 to $74 in a standard taxi, and $77 to $95 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 20.8 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 Parkville to Melbourne Airport?
About 23 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 20.8 km. In peak hour allow closer to 35 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Parkville early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Parkville 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 Parkville?
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 Parkville?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $77 to $95 from Parkville 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.