Taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport
About 12 km and 12 min to the Tullamarine terminal. Fixed fare, tolls included, 24 hours a day.
Fares from Essendon
| Vehicle | Seats | Bags | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 3 | $40 |
| Wagon | 4 | 5 | $45 |
| Maxi taxi, 7 seats | 7 | 7 | $55 |
| Maxi taxi, 11 seats | 11 | 11 | $70 |
The run from Essendon
From Essendon the terminal is about 12 kilometres south east, which is roughly 12 min behind the wheel once you are moving. Most of it is on the M2.
You will pass through a toll on the way in. We have costed it at about $6 and included it, which is why the quoted $40 does not move on the day. You pay the driver at the end, with no deposit and nothing taken when you book.
Being this near the airport has one real advantage: a dawn departure does not cost you the night before it. For a 6am flight out of Essendon we would be at your door around 3:33am, which still leaves a reasonable sleep.
For the return to Essendon we watch the flight rather than the clock. If you land late, the car lands late with you, and there is no waiting charge for a delay you did not cause.
Nearby pickups
| Suburb | Distance | Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Aberfeldie | 14 km | $45 |
| Essendon West | 14 km | $45 |
| Moonee Ponds | 17 km | $55 |
| Essendon Fields | 11 km | $40 |
| Essendon North | 11 km | $40 |
| Strathmore | 11 km | $40 |
| Strathmore Heights | 11 km | $40 |
| Brunswick West | 18 km | $55 |
Getting to the airport from Essendon
How much is a taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan is $40. It is about 11 km and takes around 12 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 Essendon to Melbourne Airport?
About 12 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 Essendon 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 Essendon?
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.