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Airport transfer

Taxi from Research to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $95 to $115, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$95 to $115 Estimated fare, standard
35.9 km To the terminal
33 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Research to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Research is worked out on the real driving distance of 35.9 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 $95 to $115
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (35.9 km at $2.34 per km) $84.01
Toll $10
Estimated total $95 to $115
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $95 to $115
Silver Service 4 $105 to $128
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $112 to $136
Maxi Cab 11 $112 to $136

Airport pickups back to Research 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 33 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 50 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Research Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 35.9 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 33 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Research, 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.

What the Trip from Research Involves

The run from Research covers 35.9 km and takes about 33 minutes in ordinary traffic. Your estimated fare is around $95 to $115 in a standard taxi.

In peak hour the same trip can stretch closer to 50 minutes. That changes when you should leave. It does not change what you pay.

When to Leave Research

Most passengers leaving Research give themselves three hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 33 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.

If You Need More Room

From Research a standard taxi is $95 to $115 and an SUV is $112 to $136, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $112 to $136.

Nearby areas including Eltham, Montmorency and Greensborough are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Research 3095, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

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

Research Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Research to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $95 to $115 in a standard taxi, and $112 to $136 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 35.9 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 Research to Melbourne Airport?
About 33 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 35.9 km. In peak hour allow closer to 50 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Research early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Research 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 Research?
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 Research?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $112 to $136 from Research 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.
Nearby

We Also Cover These Areas

Suburbs a similar distance from Melbourne Airport, each with its own estimated fare.

Eltham 31.5 km  ·  28 min Montmorency 32.4 km  ·  31 min Greensborough 26.1 km  ·  22 min North Warrandyte 42.1 km  ·  37 min Warrandyte 42.1 km  ·  37 min Templestowe Lower 36.1 km  ·  35 min Plenty 29.7 km  ·  29 min Rosanna 28.9 km  ·  28 min

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