Airport transfer

Taxi from South Yarra to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $88 to $107, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$88 to $107 Estimated fare, standard
33.2 km To the terminal
30 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

South Yarra to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from South Yarra is worked out on the real driving distance of 33.2 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 $88 to $107
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (33.2 km at $2.34 per km) $77.69
Toll $10
Estimated total $88 to $107
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $88 to $107
Silver Service 4 $98 to $120
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $105 to $128
Maxi Cab 11 $105 to $128

Airport pickups back to South Yarra 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 30 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 45 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in South Yarra Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Citylink/M1 The first leg out of South Yarra.
  • Citylink/M2 Tolls on this stretch are already inside your fare.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 30 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from South Yarra, 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.

South Yarra to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

The run from South Yarra covers 33.2 km and takes about 30 minutes in ordinary traffic. Your estimated fare is around $88 to $107 in a standard taxi.

In peak hour the same trip can stretch closer to 45 minutes. That changes when you should leave. It does not change what you pay.

When to Leave South Yarra

Working backwards from a domestic departure, three hours is a comfortable buffer from South Yarra, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 30 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.

Travelling with a Group

From South Yarra a standard taxi is $88 to $107 and an SUV is $105 to $128, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $105 to $128.

We also cover Prahran, Toorak and Windsor 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 Yarra 3141, 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

South Yarra Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from South Yarra to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $88 to $107 in a standard taxi, and $105 to $128 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 33.2 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 Yarra to Melbourne Airport?
About 30 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 33.2 km. In peak hour allow closer to 45 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from South Yarra early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from South Yarra 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 Yarra?
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 Yarra?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $105 to $128 from South Yarra 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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