Quick answer: A chauffeur transfer from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to the Melbourne CBD takes about 25 minutes off-peak and 40 to 60 minutes in weekday peak traffic. With Chauffeur Booking Melbourne, the fare is fixed when you book. It includes tolls, GST, flight tracking and meet and greet, with no surge pricing. Get an instant quote online in about two minutes.
Melbourne Airport is about 23 km north-west of the CBD. With a fixed fare, heavy traffic changes your travel time, not your price.
Choose Your Vehicle
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Best for |
| Luxury sedan (Lexus ES / Mercedes E-Class) | up to 3 | 2–3 | Solo and couple travellers |
| Executive sedan (BMW 7 Series / Mercedes S-Class / Audi A8) | up to 3 | 2–3 | VIPs and business travel |
| Luxury SUV | up to 4 | 4 | Families and extra luggage |
| Mercedes V-Class | up to 7 | 6–7 | Groups and large families |
Fares are quoted per car, not per person. Get an instant quote →
What’s Included in Every Fixed Fare
- Tolls. CityLink tolls are included, with nothing added at the end of the trip.
- GST. The quote you accept is the amount you pay.
- Flight tracking. We track your flight number in real time, so early and late arrivals are handled automatically.
- Free waiting. 10 minutes after domestic landings and 10 minutes after international landings.
- Meet and greet. Your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal with a name board and helps with your bags. See where your chauffeur meets you at each terminal.
- Child seats. Available on request. See our child seat guide.
What Can Change Your Quote
Your quote is fixed once you book. These details affect the quote you receive, so include them when you ask:
- Vehicle type. An executive sedan or V-Class is quoted differently from a standard luxury sedan.
- Extra stops, for example collecting a colleague on the way.
- Extra waiting beyond your free period. Airline delays are never charged.
- Your exact destination. Suburbs beyond the CBD are quoted by distance, for example St Kilda, Black Rock or the Mornington Peninsula.
Chauffeur, Taxi or Uber?
A metered taxi or UberX is often the cheapest option for a solo traveller on a quiet day. However, taxi fares rise in heavy traffic, and rideshare prices rise at busy times. A pre-booked chauffeur gives you a price agreed in advance, a guaranteed luxury vehicle, a driver waiting inside the terminal, and no queue at the rank. For a group sharing one car, it often becomes the better value.
How to Book
- Enter your flight number, destination and number of passengers in our online booking form.
- Choose your vehicle and accept your fixed quote.
- Receive your confirmation, then your chauffeur’s name and phone number before pickup.
- Walk out of arrivals and look for your name board.
Heads up: Melbourne Airport opens new pickup and drop-off zones for T1, T2 and T3 from 6 October 2026 as part of its Naarm Way project. Your chauffeur will guide you on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport to the CBD by chauffeur?
About 25 minutes in light traffic and 40 to 60 minutes in weekday peak hours.
Is a chauffeur fare per person or per car?
Per car. A V-Class carrying 7 passengers is quoted the same whether you have 4 or 7 people on board.
Do chauffeur fares go up at peak times?
No. Your fare is fixed when you book. Rush hour, rain and major events don’t change it.
What is included in a chauffeur airport transfer?
Tolls, GST, real-time flight tracking, free waiting time, meet and greet inside the terminal, and child seats on request.