Taxi from Strathmore Heights to Melbourne Airport
About 11 km and 17 min to the Tullamarine terminal. Fixed fare, tolls included, 24 hours a day.
Fares from Strathmore Heights
| 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 Strathmore Heights
Count on 17 min and around 11 kilometres between Strathmore Heights and the Tullamarine terminal.
Tolls on this route come to about $6 and are built into the fare, so the $40 you see when you book is the $40 you pay. 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 Strathmore Heights we would be at your door around 3:28am, which still leaves a reasonable sleep.
On the way back to Strathmore Heights the pickup follows your arrival time, not your scheduled one. Send us the flight number and we do the rest. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Essendon Fields | 11 km | $40 |
| Essendon North | 11 km | $40 |
| Strathmore | 11 km | $40 |
| Aberfeldie | 14 km | $45 |
| Essendon West | 14 km | $45 |
| Essendon | 12 km | $40 |
| Pascoe Vale | 14 km | $45 |
| Pascoe Vale South | 14 km | $45 |
Getting to the airport from Strathmore Heights
How much is a taxi from Strathmore Heights to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan is $40. It is about 11 km and takes around 17 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 Strathmore Heights to Melbourne Airport?
About 17 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 Strathmore Heights 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 Strathmore Heights?
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.