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Sydney Airport Taxi Price Calculator 2026

Find your transfer price to and from YQY

Popular routes from Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport to Darling Harbour
55 AUD
Sydney Airport to Manly
100 AUD
Sydney Airport to Marriott Sydney Harbour
55 AUD
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Sydney Airport taxi prices

In Sydney Airport, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.

Taxi price (2026)

Base fee (day)
4.6AUD
Price per KM
2.8 AUD
Waiting time per hour
59.8AUD
Calculation Example

Consider a trip from your hotel to the Sydney Airport city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 18.6 AUD.

Taxi transfers from Sydney Airport (YQY)

Darling HarbourManlyMarriott Sydney HarbourDouble BayOpera House HillCollaroy PlateauFraser Suites SydneyChatswoodSussex StreetRabyIbis Styles Sydney LansvaleYha Sydney HarbourDenham CourtIntercontinental Sydney

Using a taxi at Sydney Airport (YQY)

  • Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals - not drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
  • Make sure the meter is running, or agree the fare before you set off.
  • Licensed airport taxis are safest; keep your booking confirmation if you pre-booked.
  • Have the address and rough distance ready so you can sense-check the price.
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Sydney Airport (YQY) taxi price - FAQ

How much is a taxi transfer from Sydney Airport (YQY)?

A 5km ride transfer from Sydney Airport (YQY) costs about 18.6 AUD. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi transfer from Sydney Airport (YQY)?

You can stop a taxi on the street transfer from Sydney Airport (YQY) or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app transfer from Sydney Airport (YQY) as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around transfer from Sydney Airport (YQY)?

If you can’t find a taxi Sydney Airport (YQY) or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi price in Sydney Airport (YQY)?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Sydney Airport (YQY) taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Sydney Airport (YQY).

What’s the price of Taxi transfer from Sydney Airport (YQY) per KM?

The starting price of a taxi transfer from Sydney Airport (YQY) is 4.6 AUD. Each KM is then priced at 2.8 AUD. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 59.8 AUD per hour.

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