Airport transfer

Taxi from St Kilda East to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $85 to $104, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$85 to $104 Estimated fare, standard
31.9 km To the terminal
31 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

St Kilda East to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from St Kilda East is worked out on the real driving distance of 31.9 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 $85 to $104
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (31.9 km at $2.34 per km) $74.65
Toll $10
Estimated total $85 to $104
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $85 to $104
Silver Service 4 $95 to $117
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $102 to $125
Maxi Cab 11 $102 to $125

Airport pickups back to St Kilda East 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 31 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 47 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in St Kilda East Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Citylink/M2 The first leg out of St Kilda East.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 31 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from St Kilda East, 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 St Kilda East

The run from St Kilda East covers 31.9 km and takes about 31 minutes in ordinary traffic. Your estimated fare is around $85 to $104 in a standard taxi.

Traffic can push this out to about 47 minutes at the wrong time of day, which is worth planning around even though it will not affect your fare.

When to Leave St Kilda East

Working backwards from a domestic departure, three hours is a comfortable buffer from St Kilda East, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 31 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 St Kilda East a standard taxi is $85 to $104 and an SUV is $102 to $125, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $102 to $125.

Nearby areas including Windsor, Prahran and St Kilda are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of St Kilda East 3183, 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

St Kilda East Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from St Kilda East to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $85 to $104 in a standard taxi, and $102 to $125 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 31.9 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 St Kilda East to Melbourne Airport?
About 31 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 31.9 km. In peak hour allow closer to 47 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from St Kilda East early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from St Kilda East 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 St Kilda East?
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 St Kilda East?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $102 to $125 from St Kilda East 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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