Melbourne Airport to Melbourne City Centre transfer

25 km by road about 26 min without traffic from Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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Private transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.

The trip

Melbourne City Centre is 25 km from Melbourne Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 26 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.

See the route on OpenStreetMap

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FAQ

How far is Melbourne City Centre from Melbourne Airport?+

25 km by road from Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 26 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).

How do I get from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne City Centre?+

A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay.

Where else can I book a transfer to from Melbourne Airport?+

Other places with pre-booked transfers from MEL: St Kilda (33.3 km), Avalon Airport (67.1 km), Geelong (83.2 km), Mornington (95.1 km).

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