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Essendon · North-west Airport Service — closest run

Taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport. Fixed fare. Flight tracked.

Pre-booked transfers from anywhere in Essendon, Essendon North, Aberfeldie (border) to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Avalon. Closest north-west suburb to MEL — fastest standard run we do. Fares locked at booking, drivers track your flight. 24/7 from a Melbourne dispatch on 1300 012 018.

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ME CABS premium service — Essendon to Melbourne Airport transfer

Essendon → MEL · Off-peak

15 min · From A$68

Fixed fare locked at booking

15 min

Essendon to MEL off-peak

From A$68

Fixed Essendon-to-airport fare

Free

Flight tracking included

24/7

Melbourne dispatch

Real travel times · Essendon → MEL

The Tullamarine Freeway run, by the hour.

Essendon to Melbourne Airport is around 14 km via the Tullamarine Freeway. Closest standard suburb to MEL — fastest run we do.

ME CABS taxi at Melbourne Airport — Essendon fixed-price transfer

Fleet at Tullamarine

Lexus, Tesla & hybrid sedans

9pm – 6am

12-15 min

Free freeway, fastest run of the day

6am – 7am

15-20 min

Pre-peak, still clean

7am – 9am

25-35 min

Tullamarine Freeway peak

9am – 3pm

15-22 min

Mid-day, predictable

3pm – 7pm

22-32 min

Evening peak

7pm – 9pm

15-20 min

Off-peak resumes

Weekends (any time)

12-18 min

Lighter traffic

Times are Essendon central to MEL Terminal 1/2/3/4 kerb. Adjust +50-65 min for Avalon Airport (AVV).

Where we pick up · 3040

Mt Alexander Road, residential — anywhere in 3040.

Essendon and the wider north-west — closest standard suburb to MEL.

Essendon central

  • Mt Alexander Road precinct
  • Essendon Plaza
  • Essendon train station
  • Rose Street precinct
  • Buckley Street

Essendon North

  • Lincoln Road residential
  • Wirth Street precinct
  • Essendon North Primary
  • Cavendish Road
  • Treadwell Road

Adjoining suburbs

  • Aberfeldie (border)
  • Moonee Ponds (border)
  • Strathmore (nearby)
  • Niddrie (border)
  • Pascoe Vale (nearby)

Health & education

  • Essendon Hospital
  • Penleigh and Essendon Grammar
  • Essendon Keilor College
  • Essendon North Primary
  • Lowther Hall

Hotels & venues

  • Quest Essendon
  • Essendon Plaza
  • Essendon Football Club
  • Windy Hill
  • Rose Street precinct

How pickup works

  • Drop-pin from booking
  • Driver SMS night before
  • Live ETA on the morning
  • Kerb-side at your door
  • No app needed
Essendon FAQ

Common Essendon pickup questions.

Couldn’t find what you’re looking for? Call the Melbourne dispatch on 1300 012 018.

How long does a taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport take?

Off-peak (between 9pm and 6am, or weekends), the run from Essendon to Melbourne Airport is around 15 minutes via the Tullamarine Freeway. Closest standard suburb to MEL — fastest run we do. Weekday morning peak (7am-9am) is typically 25-35 minutes.

What's the fixed fare from Essendon to Melbourne Airport?

Fixed fares from Essendon to MEL start from around A$68.50 in a Flex hybrid sedan, A$80.50 in a Range, and A$88.50 in a 9-seater Plus. Locked at booking — no surge, no traffic surcharge.

Where in Essendon can ME CABS pick me up?

Anywhere across Essendon, Essendon North — Mt Alexander Road, Essendon Plaza, the train station, plus residential streets across 3040.

Do you do early-morning Essendon-to-airport runs?

Yes — 24/7. Pre-book the night before. Driver SMS the previous evening with vehicle details and live ETA on the morning of the trip. With only 14 km to MEL, you don’t need to leave early.

Which route does the driver take from Essendon to MEL?

Standard route is north on the Tullamarine Freeway direct to MEL — around 14 km. The fare is fixed regardless of route.

Avalon Airport from Essendon?

Avalon (AVV) is around 70 km south-west — typical run is 65-80 minutes via the Westgate Bridge and Princes Freeway. Same fixed-fare rules, same flight tracking.

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Fixed fare. Flight tracked. Hybrid & electric fleet. Pre-book online in under a minute, or call the dispatch.

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