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Taxi from Somerton to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $40 to $50, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$40 to $50 Estimated fare, standard
11.5 km To the terminal
17 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Somerton to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Somerton is worked out on the real driving distance of 11.5 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 $40 to $50
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (11.5 km at $2.34 per km) $26.91
Toll $10
Estimated total $40 to $50
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $40 to $50
Silver Service 4 $51 to $63
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $57 to $69
Maxi Cab 11 $57 to $69

Airport pickups back to Somerton 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 17 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 26 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Somerton Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 11.5 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 17 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Somerton, 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.

Your Airport Run from Somerton

Somerton sits 11.5 km north east of the terminal, one of the shorter runs on our network. Allow about 17 minutes outside peak hour. The estimated fare is around $40 to $50.

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.

How Early to Book Your Somerton Pickup

Working backwards from a domestic departure, two and a half hours is a comfortable buffer from Somerton, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 17 minutes.

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

From Somerton a standard taxi is $40 to $50 and an SUV is $57 to $69, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $57 to $69.

Nearby areas including Coolaroo, Meadow Heights and Campbellfield are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Somerton 3062, 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

Somerton Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Somerton to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $40 to $50 in a standard taxi, and $57 to $69 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 11.5 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 Somerton to Melbourne Airport?
About 17 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 11.5 km. In peak hour allow closer to 26 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Somerton early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Somerton 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 Somerton?
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 Somerton?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $57 to $69 from Somerton 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.

Coolaroo 9.4 km  ·  15 min Meadow Heights 9.4 km  ·  15 min Campbellfield 12.9 km  ·  18 min Greenvale 6 km  ·  13 min Craigieburn 16.5 km  ·  17 min Broadmeadows 10.1 km  ·  16 min Gladstone Park 6.2 km  ·  13 min Tullamarine 6.2 km  ·  13 min

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