Carlton to Melbourne Airport
About 21.6 km and roughly 31 minutes in normal traffic. Give us your flight number and we track it, so an early or delayed landing does not cost you the car.
- Early morning runs, every day
- Maxi taxis for groups
- Cash, card, Cabcharge, MPTP or eTicket
- 15+ years on the road
Both directions, priced
The trip out to the airport and the trip back are not quite the same price. A pickup from the terminal carries the airport pickup fee, which a drop off does not.
Carlton to the airport
Drop off at your terminal. No airport pickup fee applies.
Melbourne Airport to Carlton
Picked up from the terminal, including the airport pickup fee.
What makes up the fare
Every line below is part of the estimate for Carlton to Melbourne Airport in a sedan. Traffic, waiting time and extras can change the final fare.
Work out another fare| Day rate flag fall | $5.40 |
| Distance, 21.6 km at $2.100 per km | $45.36 |
| Toll | $3.96 |
An estimate, including tolls and the airport fee where they apply. Traffic and waiting time can move the final figure. Get a fixed quote by phone or email.
Pick the car for the airport run
A maxi is usually cheaper than two sedans once there are five or more of you.
| Car | Seats | Bags | To the airport | From the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $51–63 | $56–69 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $62–76 | $67–82 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $68–84 | $73–90 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $68–84 | $73–90 |
Getting to the airport from Carlton
How much is a taxi from Carlton to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan taxi from Carlton to Melbourne Airport usually lands between $51 and $63, covering about 21.6 km including the toll. Coming the other way, from the airport back to Carlton, is between $56 and $69 because a terminal pickup also carries the airport pickup fee.
How long does it take to get from Carlton to Melbourne Airport?
The drive from Carlton to Melbourne Airport takes roughly 31 minutes in normal traffic across about 21.6 km. Allow extra during weekday morning peak, and the usual advice is to be at the terminal two hours before a domestic flight and three before international.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Give us your flight number when you book the trip between Melbourne Airport and Carlton and we track the flight. If you land early or late the pickup moves with it, so a delay does not cost you the car or leave a driver waiting on the meter.
Can I get a maxi taxi from Carlton to the airport?
Yes. A maxi taxi from Carlton to Melbourne Airport seats up to eleven people with room for the luggage and usually lands between $74 and $91. For a group of five or more it normally works out cheaper than booking two sedans.
Can I book an early morning airport run from Carlton?
Yes. Early departures from Carlton are one of the most common bookings we take. Set the pickup time when you book, and note that an overnight or early morning trip is priced on the evening tariff rather than the daytime one, which is included in the estimate you see before confirming.
Which terminal will I be dropped at?
Melbourne Airport has four terminals, with T2 handling international and T1, T3 and T4 handling domestic. Tell us your airline or flight number when booking from Carlton and the driver takes you to the right terminal door rather than a general drop off.
What passengers say about us on Google
“The team are always on time and good for a tip on potential delays or adjustments to travel time. We regularly use the company for our airport transfers to and from Eltham, at any time of day. Can’t recommend highly enough, and regularly do to colleagues travelling to Melbourne from interstate!”
Grant Smith“great taxi booking service. booked one of their luxury cab service to Tullamarine Qantas terminal, absolutely loved it”
Imran Haider“Great taxi service, cars are always clean and on time. Drivers are super nice as well.”
Hosh Elavia“Professional, on time, clean and friendly service. Been a customer for years and have recommended them to colleagues and booked for family and friends. Prabh and Sherry are fantastic”
Brent Bennett“The taxi driver's are always on time and the car's are always clean inside and out, inside the taxi they have bottles of water for the passengers if you want a drink and it is for free, the ride is comfortable it's that comfortable i have fallen asleep a few times now, they are very friendly as well, I would recommend this taxi service with out a doubt”
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Manjinder Singh“13 Melbourne taxi has a team of professional drivers and the cars are immaculately clean. We have used them for over six months now for most of trips from Donnybrook to airport. Drivers are very friendly always on time and drive us in their fabulous silver service taxis. Will definitely recommend to people who are looking for private taxi service”
Jappandeep Singh Chahal“I have been using this service for over two years and they’re always punctual (even when I’m not 😬), polite and friendly. Now all my family uses the service as you cannot match it anywhere. Thanks Gents for always making that ‘really’ early drive to airport enjoyable and that late night drive home from the airport a joy.”
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Andy AndyBook your airport run from Carlton
Set the time, add your flight number, and the car is there.