Kinglake to Melbourne Airport
About 59.4 km and roughly 61 minutes in normal traffic. Give us your flight number and we track it, so an early or late landing does not cost you the car.
- To the airport $123 to $150
- 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.
Kinglake to the airport
From Kinglake the fastest route winds down the ranges through Diamond Creek to the Metropolitan Ring Road at Greensborough, then west to the airport. We measured 59.4 km and about 61 minutes for an 11am weekday start.
At 7.30am on a weekday it took about 74 minutes, and the trip home at 5.15pm about 72 minutes. There is no toll, but it is a long run, so book it ahead.
Where we pick up
- Kinglake town centre
- Kinglake Community Foodworks
- Kinglake Market
- Kinglake Distillery
- Karma Kinglake
What makes up the fare
Every line below is part of the estimate for Kinglake 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, 59.4 km at $2.10 per km | $124.74 |
| 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 $137 when you book and that is what you pay.
Pick the car for the airport run
A maxi is usually cheaper than two regular taxis once there are five or more of you.
| Car | Seats | Bags | To the airport | From the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Taxi | 4 | 2 | $123 to $150 | $128 to $156 |
| Premium Taxi (Silver Service) | 4 | 4 | $123 to $150 | $128 to $156 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 8 | $133 to $162 | $138 to $168 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $140 to $171 | $145 to $177 |
Getting to the airport from Kinglake
How much is a taxi from Kinglake to Melbourne Airport?
A regular taxi from Kinglake to Melbourne Airport usually costs between $123 and $150 on the day rate for about 59.4 km, depending on your exact pickup address, with any toll included. Coming the other way, from the airport back to Kinglake, is usually between $128 and $156, because a terminal pickup also carries the airport fee. Book online for a fixed price on your exact address.
How long does it take to get from Kinglake to Melbourne Airport?
The drive from Kinglake to Melbourne Airport takes roughly 61 minutes in normal traffic across about 59.4 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 Kinglake 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 Kinglake to the airport?
Yes. A maxi taxi from Kinglake to Melbourne Airport seats up to eleven people with room for the luggage and usually lands between $150 and $182. For a group of five or more it normally works out cheaper than booking two sedans.
Can I book an early morning airport run from Kinglake?
Yes. Early departures from Kinglake 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 Kinglake and the driver takes you to the right terminal door rather than a general drop off.
Do you really drive from Kinglake to the airport?
Yes. Book it ahead online and you see the price for your exact address before you confirm. For an early flight, book the day before.
Is there a toll from Kinglake to Melbourne Airport?
No. The route comes down through Diamond Creek and joins the Ring Road, which is free.
What passengers say about us on Google
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Sample A.“Sent a parcel same day from Bundoora to the CBD. Cheaper than a courier and delivered within the hour.”
Sample J.“Flight was delayed two hours and the driver still waited at arrivals. Great communication the whole way.”
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