Published 2026-03-01 · Updated 2026-09-22
Why pre-book an airport transfer in Melbourne
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) runs around the clock, and peak traffic on the Tullamarine Freeway can turn a simple run into a tight connection. Pre-booking a taxi or chauffeur means your pickup time is planned around your flight, not left to chance at the rank.
Royal Taxi Melbourne coordinates airport transfers across metropolitan Melbourne, including early-morning departures and late-night arrivals. When you book, we ask for flight details so the team can plan around landing times and typical road conditions.
How early should you leave for Tullamarine?
For domestic flights, many passengers leave two to two-and-a-half hours before departure from the eastern and south-eastern suburbs. For international flights, three to three-and-a-half hours is a safer buffer once you allow for check-in and security.
Your exact pickup time depends on suburb, time of day and terminal. Our dispatch team confirms a time with you rather than leaving you to guess from a generic timetable.
Meet and greet, luggage and vehicle choice
If you want a pickup sign inside the terminal, ask for meet and greet when you book. Tell us how many checked bags and cabin bags you have so we allocate a sedan, SUV or people mover with enough boot space.
Families often need child seat anchor points; groups and cruise or wedding parties usually need a larger vehicle. Choose the category that fits, or leave a note and we will recommend one when we confirm.
Book your Melbourne Airport transfer
Use the online booking form with your flight number, suburb and preferred vehicle, or call our 24/7 dispatch team. We confirm the details by phone, email or WhatsApp before the day so you know who is collecting you and where to meet.