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South Melbourne · CBD-adjacent Airport Service

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

Pre-booked transfers from anywhere in South Melbourne, Albert Park (border), Port Melbourne (border) to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Avalon. CBD-edge fast-run via CityLink. 24/7 from a Melbourne dispatch on 1300 012 018.

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ME CABS premium service — South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport transfer

South Melbourne → MEL · Off-peak

29 min · From A$105

Fixed fare locked at booking

29 min

South Melbourne to MEL off-peak

From A$105

Fixed South Melbourne-to-airport fare

Free

Flight tracking included

24/7

Melbourne dispatch

Real travel times · South Melbourne → MEL

The CityLink run, by the hour.

South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport is around 27 km via Kings Way / Domain Tunnel / CityLink and the Tullamarine Freeway.

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

Fleet at Tullamarine

Lexus, Tesla & hybrid sedans

9pm – 6am

25-29 min

Free freeway, fastest run

6am – 7am

29-35 min

Pre-peak

7am – 9am

42-55 min

Domain Tunnel peak

9am – 3pm

29-37 min

Mid-day

3pm – 7pm

39-51 min

Evening peak

7pm – 9pm

29-35 min

Off-peak

Weekends (any time)

27-33 min

Lighter traffic

Times are South Melbourne central to MEL Terminal 1/2/3/4 kerb. Adjust +30-40 min for Avalon Airport (AVV).

Where we pick up · 3205

Clarendon Street, market, residential — anywhere in 3205.

South Melbourne plus the CBD-adjacent precinct.

South Melbourne central

  • Clarendon Street precinct
  • South Melbourne Market
  • Park Street
  • Coventry Street
  • Cecil Street precinct

Adjoining areas

  • Albert Park (border)
  • Port Melbourne (border)
  • Southbank (border)
  • Middle Park (nearby)
  • St Kilda Road precinct

Schools & venues

  • South Melbourne Primary
  • Albert Park College
  • South Melbourne Market
  • Albert Park Lake (nearby)
  • Sturt Street precinct

Hotels & venues

  • Quest Albert Park
  • Park Hyatt (CBD edge)
  • South Melbourne Market
  • St Kilda Road tram
  • Albert Park Grand Prix

Bayside neighbours

  • Albert Park
  • Middle Park
  • Port Melbourne
  • Docklands (nearby)
  • Southbank (nearby)

How pickup works

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

Common South Melbourne pickup questions.

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

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

Off-peak run is around 29 minutes via Kings Way / Domain Tunnel / CityLink and the Tullamarine Freeway. Weekday morning peak is 42-55 minutes.

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

Fixed fares from South Melbourne to MEL start from around A$106.00 in a Flex hybrid sedan, A$118.00 in a Range, and A$126.00 in a 9-seater Plus.

Where in South Melbourne can ME CABS pick me up?

Anywhere across South Melbourne — Clarendon Street, the South Melbourne Market, Park Street, Coventry Street, plus residential streets across 3205.

Do you do early-morning South Melbourne-to-airport runs?

Yes — 24/7. Pre-book the night before.

Which route does the driver take from South Melbourne to MEL?

Standard route is north on Kings Way / Domain Tunnel, onto CityLink, then up the Tullamarine Freeway — around 27 km.

Avalon Airport from South Melbourne?

Avalon (AVV) is around 60 km west — typical run is 55-70 minutes.

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