Watsonia to Melbourne Airport
About 27.2 km and roughly 25 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 $59 to $72
- 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.
Watsonia to the airport
From Watsonia the car heads up Greensborough Road to the Metropolitan Ring Road, which runs all the way to the airport. We measured 27.2 km and about 25 minutes for an 11am weekday start.
At 7.30am on a weekday it took about 33 minutes, and coming home at 5.15pm about 36 minutes. No toll.
Where we pick up
- Watsonia station
- Diamond Village Shopping Centre
- Loyola College
- Watsonia Central Medical Clinic
What makes up the fare
Every line below is part of the estimate for Watsonia 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, 27.2 km at $2.10 per km | $57.12 |
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 $66 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 | $59 to $72 | $64 to $78 |
| Premium Taxi (Silver Service) | 4 | 4 | $69 to $85 | $74 to $91 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 8 | $68 to $84 | $73 to $90 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $76 to $93 | $81 to $99 |
Getting to the airport from Watsonia
How much is a taxi from Watsonia to Melbourne Airport?
A regular taxi from Watsonia to Melbourne Airport usually costs between $59 and $72 on the day rate for about 27.2 km, depending on your exact pickup address, with any toll included. Coming the other way, from the airport back to Watsonia, is usually between $64 and $78, 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 Watsonia to Melbourne Airport?
The drive from Watsonia to Melbourne Airport takes roughly 25 minutes in normal traffic across about 27.2 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 Watsonia 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 Watsonia to the airport?
Yes. A maxi taxi from Watsonia to Melbourne Airport seats up to eleven people with room for the luggage and usually lands between $85 and $104. 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 Watsonia?
Yes. Early departures from Watsonia 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 Watsonia and the driver takes you to the right terminal door rather than a general drop off.
Is there a toll from Watsonia to Melbourne Airport?
No. The Ring Road is free, so there is no toll in the price.
Can you pick me up from the airport and take me home to Watsonia?
Yes. Book Melbourne Airport as the pickup and add your flight number. The price from the terminal includes the airport pickup fee.
What passengers say about us on Google
“Late night ride home from the city to Reservoir. Felt safe, fair fare and a friendly driver.”
Sample H.“Child seat was already fitted when the taxi arrived in Mill Park. Made the trip with our toddler so easy.”
Sample D.“Use them every week for hospital appointments with my Cabcharge. Always on time and kind drivers.”
Sample E.“Airport run from Epping at 4am, driver was early and helped with the bags. Fixed price was exactly what I paid.”
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.”
Sample F.“Booked cars for our wedding guests between venues. Everything ran to the minute, highly recommend.”
Sample I.“Booked a maxi for six of us from South Morang to Tullamarine. Plenty of room for the luggage and a smooth trip.”
Sample B.“Got upgraded to Silver Service for free on my airport booking. Lovely clean car and a very polite driver.”
Sample C.“Quick online booking, saw the price before confirming. Pickup from Craigieburn right on time.”
Sample G.