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Airport transfer

Taxi from Southbank to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $73 to $89, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$73 to $89 Estimated fare, standard
26.2 km To the terminal
21 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Southbank to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Southbank is worked out on the real driving distance of 26.2 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 $73 to $89
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (26.2 km at $2.34 per km) $61.31
Toll $10
Estimated total $73 to $89
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $73 to $89
Silver Service 4 $83 to $102
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $90 to $110
Maxi Cab 11 $90 to $110

Airport pickups back to Southbank 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 21 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 32 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Southbank Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Citylink/M2 The first leg out of Southbank.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 21 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Southbank, 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.

Southbank to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

The run from Southbank covers 26.2 km and takes about 21 minutes in ordinary traffic. Your estimated fare is around $73 to $89 in a standard taxi.

In peak hour the same trip can stretch closer to 32 minutes. That changes when you should leave. It does not change what you pay.

Working Out Your Pickup Time

Most passengers leaving Southbank give themselves three hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 21 minutes of that.

Early departures are routine for us. The overnight hours carry no surcharge, so the time on your booking makes no difference to the price.

If You Need More Room

From Southbank a standard taxi is $73 to $89 and an SUV is $90 to $110, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $90 to $110.

We also cover South Melbourne, Docklands and Albert Park 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 Southbank 3006, 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

Southbank Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Southbank to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $73 to $89 in a standard taxi, and $90 to $110 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 26.2 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 Southbank to Melbourne Airport?
About 21 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 26.2 km. In peak hour allow closer to 32 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Southbank early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Southbank 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 Southbank?
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 Southbank?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $90 to $110 from Southbank 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.

South Melbourne 25.4 km  ·  23 min Docklands 22 km  ·  20 min Albert Park 26.6 km  ·  25 min Richmond 32 km  ·  29 min Port Melbourne 25.8 km  ·  23 min South Yarra 33.2 km  ·  30 min Burnley 28.3 km  ·  28 min Cremorne 28.3 km  ·  28 min

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