Taxi From Northcote 3070 to Melbourne Airport
Roughly 27 minutes from Northcote to Melbourne Airport in ordinary traffic, across on the Western Ring Road and into the airport from the north. Book a sedan, a silver service car or an eleven seat maxi and see a fare estimate first.
Northcote to Melbourne Airport
- Day rate flag fall $5.40
- Distance, 21.6 km at $2.10 per km $45.36
Melbourne Airport to Northcote
- Day rate flag fall $5.40
- Distance, 21.6 km at $2.10 per km $45.36
- Airport pickup fee $5.26
The two directions are not the same price. Every car leaving an airport rank pays a $5.26 pickup fee, so the inbound trip runs about that much higher than the outbound one for the identical distance. Anyone quoting you one flat number for a return has rolled that into an average.
Northcote Airport Transfer Fares
Both legs, every vehicle, calculated on the real road distance. Shown as ranges because traffic decides the last few dollars, not because the rate is uncertain.
| Car | Seats | Luggage | To the airport | From the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 2 large and 2 small bags | $48 to $59 | $53 to $65 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 2 large and 2 small bags | $58 to $72 | $63 to $78 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 4 large and 3 small bags | $65 to $79 | $70 to $85 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | 8 large bags | $65 to $79 | $70 to $85 |
What the Northcote Airport Run Looks Like
From Northcote the driver heads across on the Western Ring Road and into the airport from the north. The distance is about 21.6 km and the usual door to terminal time is around 27 minutes, which is a normal traffic figure rather than a best case one.
Coming from this close to the city, the route usually runs through the CityLink tunnels, which is where the toll on the fare above comes from. It is included in the figures rather than added at the end.
For an international flight, allow about 3.5 hours between pickup in Northcote and departure. For a domestic flight, two hours is usually comfortable.
Returning the other way, tell us the flight number when you book. A car meeting a delayed flight is only useful if it knows the flight is delayed.
On This Transfer
Northcote to Melbourne Airport, Answered
How much is a taxi from Northcote to Melbourne Airport?
Around $48 to $59 in a sedan for the roughly 21.6 km trip. That is the metered rate applied to the real distance, with the toll included where the route carries one.
Why does the return trip cost more?
Because a cab leaving the airport pays a $5.26 pickup fee that a cab arriving there does not. Same distance, same meter, one extra charge. That is why the airport to Northcote direction sits around $53 to $65 instead.
How early should I leave Northcote for my flight?
The drive is about 27 minutes in ordinary traffic. For an international departure allow roughly 3.5 hours in total from Northcote, and for a domestic flight about two hours. Add a buffer for the weekday peaks.
Can you fit a group and their luggage?
Yes. The maxi takes up to eleven people and 8 large bags, which is the usual choice for a family or a group flying together from Northcote. On this route it runs about $65 to $79 heading out.
Do you track my flight for the pickup?
Give us the flight number when you book and the pickup is set against the actual arrival time rather than the scheduled one. It costs nothing and it is the difference between a car waiting for you and a car that left.