Essendon to Melbourne Airport
About 12.9 km and roughly 18 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.
Essendon to the airport
Drop off at your terminal. No airport pickup fee applies.
Melbourne Airport to Essendon
Picked up from the terminal, including the airport pickup fee.
What makes up the fare
Every line below is part of the estimate for Essendon 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, 12.9 km at $2.100 per km | $27.09 |
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 | $30–38 | $35–44 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $41–51 | $46–57 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $47–58 | $52–64 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $47–58 | $52–64 |
Getting to the airport from Essendon
How much is a taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport usually lands between $30 and $38, covering about 12.9 km including the toll. Coming the other way, from the airport back to Essendon, is between $35 and $44 because a terminal pickup also carries the airport pickup fee.
How long does it take to get from Essendon to Melbourne Airport?
The drive from Essendon to Melbourne Airport takes roughly 18 minutes in normal traffic across about 12.9 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 Essendon 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 Essendon to the airport?
Yes. A maxi taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport seats up to eleven people with room for the luggage and usually lands between $57 and $70. 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 Essendon?
Yes. Early departures from Essendon 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 Essendon and the driver takes you to the right terminal door rather than a general drop off.
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Set the time, add your flight number, and the car is there.