Cottles Bridge to Melbourne Airport
A standard taxi from Cottles Bridge to Melbourne Airport is estimated at $90 to $110 on the day rate, about 42.7 km and 44 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 $90 to $110
- Flights tracked
- Fixed price or meter
Both directions, priced
Standard taxi, day rate. A pickup at the terminal carries the airport fee, a drop off does not.
Cottles Bridge to the airport
From Cottles Bridge the car heads through Diamond Creek, along Diamond Creek Road to Greensborough and across the Western Ring Road to the terminals. It is about 42.7 km, and the drive takes about 44 minutes for an 11am weekday start, the same time shown in the fare box.
At 7.30am on a weekday it took about 48 minutes, and the trip home at 5.15pm about 44 minutes. There is no toll on the way.
Where we pick up
- Homes on bush blocks off the main roads
- Hurstbridge station
- Hurstbridge shops
- Diamond Creek
- Strathewen and St Andrews
What makes up the fare
Every line below is part of the estimate for Cottles Bridge to Melbourne Airport in a standard taxi. Traffic, waiting time and extras can change the final fare.
Work out another fare| Day rate flag fall | $5.40 |
| Distance, 42.7 km at $2.10 per km | $89.67 |
| Premium Taxi, 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 $105 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 standard taxis.
| Car | Seats | Bags | To the airport | From the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi | 4 | 2 | $90 to $110 | $95 to $116 |
| Premium Taxi | 4 | 4 | $90 to $110 | $95 to $116 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 8 | $99 to $121 | $104 to $127 |
| 6 Seater SUV | 6 | 4 | $104 to $127 | $109 to $133 |
| Maxi Van Taxi | 11 | 8 | $107 to $130 | $112 to $136 |
Getting to the airport from Cottles Bridge
How much is a taxi from Cottles Bridge to Melbourne Airport?
A standard taxi from Cottles Bridge to Melbourne Airport usually costs between $90 and $110 on the day rate for about 42.7 km, depending on your exact pickup address, with any toll included. Coming the other way, from the airport back to Cottles Bridge, is usually between $95 and $116, 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 Cottles Bridge to Melbourne Airport?
The drive from Cottles Bridge to Melbourne Airport takes roughly 44 minutes in normal traffic across about 42.7 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 Cottles Bridge 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 van taxi from Cottles Bridge to the airport?
Yes. A maxi van taxi from Cottles Bridge to Melbourne Airport seats up to eleven people with room for the luggage and usually lands between $116 and $142. 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 Cottles Bridge?
Yes. Early departures from Cottles Bridge 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 Cottles Bridge and the driver takes you to the right terminal door rather than a general drop off.
Is there a toll from Cottles Bridge to the airport?
No. The route through Diamond Creek and the Western Ring Road is toll free.
How early should I book a Cottles Bridge airport taxi?
Book the day before for a morning flight. A 7.30am weekday start measured about 48 minutes to the terminals, so allow that plus check in time.
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