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Airport transfer

Taxi from Thornbury to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $64 to $79, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$64 to $79 Estimated fare, standard
22.5 km To the terminal
24 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Thornbury to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Thornbury is worked out on the real driving distance of 22.5 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 $64 to $79
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (22.5 km at $2.34 per km) $52.65
Toll $10
Estimated total $64 to $79
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $64 to $79
Silver Service 4 $75 to $91
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $81 to $99
Maxi Cab 11 $81 to $99

Airport pickups back to Thornbury 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 24 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 36 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Thornbury Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 22.5 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 24 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Thornbury, 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.

Thornbury to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish

From Thornbury the terminal is only 22.5 km south east of the terminal. That is around 24 minutes of driving, for an estimated $64 to $79.

Short runs are where people assume a meter is harmless. A ten minute hold up on the approach roads says otherwise. Yours does not move.

When to Leave Thornbury

For a domestic flight, allow two and a half hours between leaving Thornbury and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 24 minute drive plus check in, bag drop and security.

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

A standard taxi from Thornbury is $64 to $79. An SUV seats the same four but carries more luggage, at $81 to $99. A maxi seating up to eleven is $81 to $99.

We also cover Northcote, Preston and Alphington 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 Thornbury 3071, 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

Thornbury Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Thornbury to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $64 to $79 in a standard taxi, and $81 to $99 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 22.5 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 Thornbury to Melbourne Airport?
About 24 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 22.5 km. In peak hour allow closer to 36 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Thornbury early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Thornbury 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 Thornbury?
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 Thornbury?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $81 to $99 from Thornbury 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.

Northcote 23.1 km  ·  25 min Preston 21.1 km  ·  23 min Alphington 25.8 km  ·  26 min Clifton Hill 23.7 km  ·  25 min Abbotsford 25.9 km  ·  26 min Kew 27.6 km  ·  31 min Parkville 20.8 km  ·  23 min Macleod 28.2 km  ·  24 min

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