Balwyn to Melbourne Airport
A regular taxi from Balwyn to Melbourne Airport is estimated at $77 to $94 on the day rate, about 34.3 km and 43 minutes in normal traffic. 13 Taxi North Suburban runs this trip 24 hours a day: book online to get the fixed price for your exact address, or call (03) 9009 0051. Give us your flight number and we track it.
- To the airport $77 to $94
- Flights tracked
- Fixed price or meter
Both directions, priced
Regular taxi, day rate. A pickup at the terminal carries the airport fee, a drop off does not.
Balwyn to the airport
From Balwyn the fastest route heads west along Whitehorse Road and Burke Road, then across to the Tullamarine Freeway and up to the terminals. It is about 34.3 km, and the drive takes about 43 minutes for an 11am weekday start, the same time shown in the fare box.
At 7.30am on a weekday it took about 54 minutes, and the trip home at 5.15pm about 54 minutes. The route uses CityLink, and that toll is already in the fare shown.
Where we pick up
- Whitehorse Road shops
- Palace Balwyn cinema
- Balwyn Park
- Balwyn Health Medical Centre
- Balwyn High School
What makes up the fare
Every line below is part of the estimate for Balwyn to Melbourne Airport in a regular taxi. Traffic, waiting time and extras can change the final fare.
Work out another fare| Day rate flag fall | $5.40 |
| Distance, 34.3 km at $2.10 per km | $72.03 |
| Toll | $3.96 |
| Silver Service, complimentary upgrade | $0.00 |
An estimate, including tolls and the airport fee where they apply. On the meter, traffic and waiting time can move the final figure. Choose the fixed price of $86 when you book and that is what you pay.
Pick the car for the airport run
The SUV seats up to six. For seven or more, a maxi is usually cheaper than two regular taxis.
| Car | Seats | Bags | To the airport | From the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Taxi | 4 | 2 | $77 to $94 | $82 to $100 |
| Premium Taxi (Silver Service) | 4 | 4 | $77 to $94 | $82 to $100 |
| 6 Seater SUV (or Wagon) | 6 | 8 | $86 to $106 | $91 to $112 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $94 to $115 | $99 to $121 |
Getting to the airport from Balwyn
How much is a taxi from Balwyn to Melbourne Airport?
A regular taxi from Balwyn to Melbourne Airport usually costs between $77 and $94 on the day rate for about 34.3 km, depending on your exact pickup address, with any toll included. Coming the other way, from the airport back to Balwyn, is usually between $82 and $100, because a terminal pickup also carries the airport fee. Book with 13 Taxi North Suburban online for a fixed price on your exact address, or call (03) 9009 0051.
How long does it take to get from Balwyn to Melbourne Airport?
The drive from Balwyn to Melbourne Airport takes roughly 43 minutes in normal traffic across about 34.3 km. Allow extra during weekday morning peak, and the usual advice is to be at the terminal two hours before a domestic flight and three before international.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Give us your flight number when you book the trip between Melbourne Airport and Balwyn and we track the flight. If you land early or late the pickup moves with it, so a delay does not cost you the car or leave a driver waiting on the meter.
Can I get a maxi taxi from Balwyn to the airport?
Yes. A maxi taxi from Balwyn to Melbourne Airport seats up to eleven people with room for the luggage and usually lands between $99 and $122. For a group of seven or more it normally works out cheaper than booking two sedans, and for five or six the SUV seats everyone.
Can I book an early morning airport run from Balwyn?
Yes. Early departures from Balwyn are one of the most common bookings we take. Set the pickup time when you book, and note that an overnight or early morning trip is priced on the evening tariff rather than the daytime one, which is included in the estimate you see before confirming.
Which terminal will I be dropped at?
Melbourne Airport has four terminals, with T2 handling international and T1, T3 and T4 handling domestic. Tell us your airline or flight number when booking from Balwyn and the driver takes you to the right terminal door rather than a general drop off.
Is there a toll from Balwyn to Melbourne Airport?
Yes. The fastest route uses CityLink on the Tullamarine Freeway, and the toll is already included in the fare we show.
Can I book a Balwyn airport taxi the night before?
Yes. Choose Book for later, pick the date and time, and add your flight number for the trip home.
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