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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

Fixed fare locked at booking

29 min

South Melbourne to MEL off-peak

Fixed

No surge 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?

Your fare from South Melbourne to MEL is a fixed price locked at booking, and depends on the vehicle class you choose (Flex hybrid sedan, Plus, or 9-seater Group). Get an exact quote on the fare estimate page or by calling 1300 012 018.

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.

South Melbourne · Lock the CBD-edge fare

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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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