Taxi from Balaclava to Melbourne Airport
About 33 km and 31 min to the Tullamarine terminal. Fixed fare, tolls included, 24 hours a day.
Fares from Balaclava
| Vehicle | Seats | Bags | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 3 | $90 |
| Wagon | 4 | 5 | $105 |
| Maxi taxi, 7 seats | 7 | 7 | $130 |
| Maxi taxi, 11 seats | 11 | 11 | $165 |
The run from Balaclava
Balaclava sits south east of Melbourne Airport. Allow about 31 min for the drive and 33 kilometres on the odometer.
Tolls on this route come to about $6 and are built into the fare, so the $90 you see when you book is the $90 you pay. You pay the driver at the end, with no deposit and nothing taken when you book.
For a 6am flight the pickup lands around 3:14am, working back from two hours at the terminal plus the drive. Later departures are easier again, and we set the time from your flight rather than asking you to guess it.
Coming the other way we track the inbound flight and meet you when the aircraft actually lands, so a delay is the airline's problem rather than yours. The distance shown here is measured from the centre of the suburb, so your exact fare is confirmed against your pickup address when you book.
Nearby pickups
| Suburb | Distance | Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| St Kilda East | 32 km | $90 |
| St Kilda | 30 km | $85 |
| Windsor | 30 km | $85 |
| St Kilda West | 32 km | $90 |
| Elsternwick | 34 km | $95 |
| Elwood | 32 km | $90 |
| Prahran | 34 km | $95 |
| Caulfield North | 34 km | $95 |
Getting to the airport from Balaclava
How much is a taxi from Balaclava to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan is $90. It is about 33 km and takes around 31 min. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, so it does not change with traffic or the meter.
How long does it take to get from Balaclava to Melbourne Airport?
About 31 min in normal conditions. We recommend arriving at Tullamarine two hours before a domestic flight and three before international, and we work backwards from that when you tell us your flight time.
Can I get a taxi from Balaclava to the airport at night?
Yes. We run 24 hours, 7 days, including very early departures and late night arrivals. Book ahead for a pickup before 5am so the car is allocated to you rather than dispatched on the night.
Can you bring a child seat to Balaclava?
Yes. A capsule, forward facing seat or booster is $40 per seat, fitted before we reach you. Tell us your child's age and rough weight when you book so we bring the right one.