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Airport transfer

Taxi from South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $71 to $87, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$71 to $87 Estimated fare, standard
25.4 km To the terminal
23 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from South Melbourne is worked out on the real driving distance of 25.4 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 $71 to $87
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (25.4 km at $2.34 per km) $59.44
Toll $10
Estimated total $71 to $87
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $71 to $87
Silver Service 4 $81 to $99
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $88 to $107
Maxi Cab 11 $88 to $107

Airport pickups back to South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Citylink/M2 The first leg out of South Melbourne.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 23 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from South Melbourne, 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 South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport

The run from South Melbourne covers 25.4 km and takes about 23 minutes in ordinary traffic. Your estimated fare is around $71 to $87 in a standard taxi.

In peak hour the same trip can stretch closer to 35 minutes. That changes when you should leave. It does not change what you pay.

How Early to Book Your South Melbourne Pickup

Working backwards from a domestic departure, three hours is a comfortable buffer from South Melbourne, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 23 minutes.

There is no late night loading and no early morning premium. The fare is the same at 4am as it is at midday.

Travelling with a Group

From South Melbourne a standard taxi is $71 to $87 and an SUV is $88 to $107, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $88 to $107.

We also cover Albert Park, Southbank and Docklands 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 South Melbourne 3205, 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

South Melbourne Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $71 to $87 in a standard taxi, and $88 to $107 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 25.4 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 South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport?
About 23 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 25.4 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 South Melbourne early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne?
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 South Melbourne?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $88 to $107 from South Melbourne 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.

Albert Park 26.6 km  ·  25 min Southbank 26.2 km  ·  21 min Docklands 22 km  ·  20 min Port Melbourne 25.8 km  ·  23 min South Yarra 33.2 km  ·  30 min Richmond 32 km  ·  29 min Windsor 30.4 km  ·  28 min St Kilda 30.1 km  ·  30 min

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