Taxi Altona 3018, Silver Service Cabs and Airport Transfers
Book a cab in Altona and the fare estimate comes first. The airport is roughly 33.0 km away, the city about 17.2 km, and every car from a sedan to an eleven seat maxi runs on the same metered rate.
Fares from Altona
Worked out from the real road distance and the Safe Transport Victoria maximum metered rates, the same figures a Melbourne cab meter runs on. Traffic on the day moves the final number, so each one is shown as a range rather than a promise.
| Car | Seats | To Melbourne Airport | To the city centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | $70 to $86 | $39 to $48 |
| Silver Service | 4 | $81 to $99 | $49 to $61 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | $87 to $107 | $56 to $69 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $87 to $107 | $56 to $69 |
The airport figure above includes the toll on the run from Altona where one applies. A pickup that starts at the airport rank also carries the $5.26 airport fee, which is why the inbound leg is priced separately on the route page.
Booking a Cab in Altona
Sitting about 17.2 km out from the centre, Altona is far enough that the airport run and the city run are genuinely different trips. Both are measured and priced separately rather than averaged.
If you are travelling as a group, the maxi seats eleven and costs $17.80 more than a sedan on the same trip, which is usually cheaper than sending two cars.
We cover Altona as part of the western suburbs, and the neighbouring suburbs listed below are all on the same run, so a job that starts in one and finishes in another is priced the same way.
What We Run From Altona
Cars Available in Altona
Taxis in Altona, Answered
How much is a taxi from Altona to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan works out around $70 to $86 for the roughly 33.0 km run, and a maxi seating eleven around $87 to $107. Those estimates come from the metered rates applied to the real road distance, and they include the toll where the route carries one. The exact total depends on the traffic and the time of day.
How long does it take to get from Altona to the airport?
Around 36 minutes in ordinary traffic, going up the Western Ring Road, which avoids the city entirely. Add time in the weekday peaks, and for an international flight most airlines want you at the terminal three hours ahead, so a pickup about 3.6 hours before departure is the safe call from Altona.
Can I book a maxi taxi in Altona?
Yes. The maxi seats up to eleven people and takes 8 large bags, which is the one to book for a group heading to the airport together. It carries a $17.80 surcharge over a sedan on the same trip. Book it online or by phone and say how many bags are coming.
Is a silver service car available in Altona?
Yes. Silver service is Melbourne's premium taxi tier, a better car with a suited driver, and it runs on the same metered rate with a $11.00 surcharge. From Altona that puts an airport run at roughly $81 to $99.
Do you pick up from Altona late at night?
Yes, bookings run around the clock. A late trip is priced on a different tariff: the evening and overnight rate applies from 5pm to 9am, and the higher weekend rate applies 10pm to 4am Friday and Saturday nights, and public holidays. Booking ahead matters more at those hours, particularly for a Altona pickup.
Suburbs Near Altona
The closest suburbs we cover, measured from Altona rather than picked off a list.