Taxi from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport
About 14 km and 18 min to the Tullamarine terminal. Fixed fare, tolls included, 24 hours a day.
Fares from Essendon West
| Vehicle | Seats | Bags | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 3 | $45 |
| Wagon | 4 | 5 | $50 |
| Maxi taxi, 7 seats | 7 | 7 | $60 |
| Maxi taxi, 11 seats | 11 | 11 | $75 |
The run from Essendon West
From Essendon West the terminal is about 14 kilometres south east, which is roughly 18 min behind the wheel once you are moving.
The trip crosses a tolled section, roughly $6 worth. That is already inside the $45 you are quoted rather than appearing afterwards as a surprise line. 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 West we would be at your door around 3:27am, which still leaves a reasonable sleep.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aberfeldie | 14 km | $45 |
| Essendon | 12 km | $40 |
| Essendon Fields | 11 km | $40 |
| Essendon North | 11 km | $40 |
| Strathmore | 11 km | $40 |
| Strathmore Heights | 11 km | $40 |
| Moonee Ponds | 17 km | $55 |
| Ascot Vale | 16 km | $50 |
Getting to the airport from Essendon West
How much is a taxi from Essendon West to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan is $45. It is about 13 km and takes around 18 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 West to Melbourne Airport?
About 18 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 West 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 West?
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.