Taxi from The Basin to Melbourne Airport
About 60 km and 49 min to the Tullamarine terminal. Fixed fare, tolls included, 24 hours a day.
Fares from The Basin
| Vehicle | Seats | Bags | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 3 | $155 |
| Wagon | 4 | 5 | $175 |
| Maxi taxi, 7 seats | 7 | 7 | $220 |
| Maxi taxi, 11 seats | 11 | 11 | $275 |
The run from The Basin
From The Basin the terminal is about 60 kilometres south east, which is roughly 49 min behind the wheel once you are moving.
The trip crosses a tolled section, roughly $6 worth. That is already inside the $155 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.
A 6am departure means a pickup near 2:56am once you allow two hours at the terminal and the drive in. It is worth booking the night before so the car is allocated rather than dispatched at short notice.
On the way back to The Basin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kilsyth South | 74 km | $190 |
| Ferny Creek | 62 km | $165 |
| Boronia | 62 km | $165 |
| Sassafras | 64 km | $170 |
| Tremont | 61 km | $165 |
| Olinda | 73 km | $190 |
| Kilsyth | 57 km | $145 |
| Bayswater North | 54 km | $140 |
Getting to the airport from The Basin
How much is a taxi from The Basin to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan is $155. It is about 59 km and takes around 49 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 The Basin to Melbourne Airport?
About 49 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 The Basin 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 The Basin?
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.