How to get to Melbourne Airport

Getting to and from Melbourne airport doesn’t need to be complicated or costly. Because there’s no train station, or metro at the airport, you might think that a taxi is the only option. But there’s plenty of ways to get there. Melbourne airport is about 23 kilometres from the central business district so depending on traffic it will take you between 20 and 35 minutes to get there if you’re travelling by car.

Take an Uber or a Taxi

If you want to take a taxi to the airport, it’s a good idea to compare the prices between the two. To check the price estimate for a taxi, check this price estimator for taxis in Melbourne. To check how much your Uber will cost, you can go onto the Uber website, or onto your app and have a look at the pricing. Don’t forget there’s a possibility that you’ll have to pay more because of surge pricing – if you’ve pre-booked they will notify you if there are surges a few minutes before your booking, and you can cancel free of charge. Don’t forget to pre-book your taxi or Uber.

Drive to the airport and leave your car at a car park

If you prefer to drive to the airport in your own car, there are ways you can save money on what can sometimes be expensive car parking costs. Parkos compares airport car parks in Melbourne so you can save some money on your car parking. Plus, you’ll have the comfort of being taken from the car park to the airport, and being picked up when you’ve landed. Most of them are open year-round, and some operate a 24/7 service.

Get the SkyBus

If you don’t fancy driving or shelling out for a taxi, the Melbourne City Express SkyBus is a good solution.  It takes between 30 and 45 minutes to get to the airport from Southern Cross station with dropoffs at each of the airport terminals. They run this service 24/7 365 days a year, so if you’re travelling on a public holiday you won’t get stranded. It costs from $18.75 for a single adult ticket, and you can earn velocity points on your booking when you book online. A return ticket is $36, and is valid for use for 3 months.

Use a shuttle bus

Shuttle buses can drop off and pick up at more varied locations in Melbourne, for example, if you’re coming from Brunswick, or St Kilda, they can pick you up. They don’t have 24/7 pickups, but set hours of operation. The cost is similar to the SkyBus depending on your location, but this way you get a direct transfer. Companies that operate this service include Starbus Airport Shuttle, or VHA airport shuttle. For suburbs further out, check nsshuttle.

So, getting to Melbourne airport is quick, and there are options to save yourself some money for while you’re on your travels. Enjoy your holiday!