Melbourne Airport taxi fare,
before you get in.
A taxi from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to the CBD is about 23 km and typically costs $75 – $90 on the day tariff, or $85 – $105 at night, including the airport access fee and CityLink toll. Enter your address for an exact estimate.
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Metered fare with live tariff. Calculated using Victorian CPVV (Day Rate) tariffs plus live OpenStreetMap routing. Tolls passed through at cost.
Airport fares by destination
Indicative ranges from Melbourne Airport on Victorian metered tariffs, including the airport access fee and CityLink toll. Day covers roughly 9am–5pm weekdays; night covers 10pm–6am. Traffic, roadworks and public holidays push fares to the top of each range.
| Destination | Distance | Typical time | Day fare | Night fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne CBD / Southern Cross | 23 km | ~30 min | $75 – $90 | $85 – $105 |
| Southbank / Docklands | 24 km | ~32 min | $78 – $95 | $88 – $110 |
| Carlton / Fitzroy | 22 km | ~28 min | $72 – $88 | $82 – $100 |
| St Kilda | 29 km | ~38 min | $90 – $110 | $100 – $125 |
| Brunswick / Coburg | 17 km | ~24 min | $60 – $75 | $68 – $85 |
| Footscray | 16 km | ~22 min | $55 – $70 | $62 – $80 |
| Essendon / Moonee Ponds | 12 km | ~18 min | $45 – $58 | $50 – $66 |
| Box Hill | 35 km | ~40 min | $105 – $128 | $118 – $145 |
| Dandenong | 50 km | ~50 min | $145 – $175 | $160 – $195 |
| Frankston | 62 km | ~1 hr | $175 – $210 | $195 – $235 |
| Geelong | 80 km | ~1 hr 5 min | $190 – $230 | $215 – $260 |
Estimates only — the meter and applicable government-set tariffs determine the final fare. For a guaranteed price, ask for a fixed quote when booking.
What makes up the fare
- Airport access / rank feeCharged on departures from Melbourne Airport and passed on at cost.
- CityLink tollApplies on the Tullamarine Freeway route and is added to the fare.
- Booking feeA pre-booking fee applies to phone and online bookings.
- Card surchargeCapped surcharge on card payments, shown before you pay.
- Waiting timeCharged per minute once the vehicle is stopped in traffic or waiting.
How to pay less
- Travel outside 4pm–7pm weekdays — peak traffic adds waiting-time charges on the same distance.
- Pre-book instead of joining the rank: you get a quoted price and skip the queue after a late arrival.
- Ask for a fixed fare if your trip crosses the 10pm tariff change — it removes the guesswork.
- Share the ride: one sedan takes up to four passengers on a single fare.
Airport fare questions
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