Kew East to Melbourne Airport
About 28.5 km and roughly 25 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.
Kew East to the airport
Drop off at your terminal. No airport pickup fee applies.
Melbourne Airport to Kew East
Picked up from the terminal, including the airport pickup fee.
What makes up the fare
Every line below is part of the estimate for Kew East 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, 28.5 km at $2.100 per km | $59.85 |
| 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 | $65–80 | $70–86 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $76–93 | $81–99 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $82–101 | $87–107 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $82–101 | $87–107 |
Getting to the airport from Kew East
How much is a taxi from Kew East to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan taxi from Kew East to Melbourne Airport usually lands between $65 and $80, covering about 28.5 km including the toll. Coming the other way, from the airport back to Kew East, is between $70 and $86 because a terminal pickup also carries the airport pickup fee.
How long does it take to get from Kew East to Melbourne Airport?
The drive from Kew East to Melbourne Airport takes roughly 25 minutes in normal traffic across about 28.5 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 Kew East 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 Kew East to the airport?
Yes. A maxi taxi from Kew East to Melbourne Airport seats up to eleven people with room for the luggage and usually lands between $88 and $108. 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 Kew East?
Yes. Early departures from Kew East 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 Kew East and the driver takes you to the right terminal door rather than a general drop off.
What passengers say about us on Google
“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“Prabh and his team provide exceptional service. Always on time or early; clean cars; excellent drivers; send regular SMS to confirm arrival time and on arrival. Prof Martin Tyas AM”
Martin Tyas“Always use them for airport transfers and service is exceptional. Communication is easy and the fleet is comfortable and the drivers are super friendly and helpful. I’ve made mistakes on some flight details on my end which I had to correct and they were always easy to talk to and adjust plans with.”
D Catacutan“Excellent taxi service in Melbourne! The driver was very professional, punctual, friendly, and helpful. The car was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, making the whole journey smooth and relaxing. The booking process was easy, and the driver arrived right on time. I especially appreciated the professional service and attention to detail. Highly recommended for airport transfers and anyone looking for a reliable, comfortable, and hassle-free taxi service in Melbourne. Will definitely use Silver Taxi Melbourne again!”
Supinder Dhillon“Superbly on time. Clean car. Driver was friendly. Easy to book. Appreciate the day before touch base to confirm details.”
Charlene Cheah“I use this taxi service run by Sherry and Prabh almost every week to and from the airport. Out of 100+ trips I’ve never had a bad experience, their group of drivers are always very professional, on time and have spotless cars mostly Lexus. Communication via text is easy with immediate confirmation of bookings and taxi number provided and ETA updates. I highly recommend this service.”
David McNeil“Excellent service. Always on time. I’ve been using Sherry for years and I highly recommend him and his team. Very comfortable cars and very nice people.”
Jason Fox“Simply amazing. One of the best taxi service experienced i had over the years with these guys. Absolutely 5 star service!”
Hitish Bhagat“Best service ever and Nice clean taxis…Book my ride in advance and on time service…Will use them forever”
Harpreet Singh Dhanesar“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 SmithBook your airport run from Kew East
Set the time, add your flight number, and the car is there.