Fares from Botany to Sydney Airport
Most Botany addresses fall within our fixed minimum fare distance from the terminals, so the price in the fare table on this page is usually what you pay. Airport pickups heading into Botany include the A$12 airport access charge. Baby capsules, forward-facing seats and boosters are A$10 each. For trips further afield, such as to the CBD or the North Shore, try our taxi fare calculator.
Areas covered by our Botany taxi service
- Botany: the village around Botany Road, Booralee Park and the streets running down to the foreshore.
- Banksmeadow and Port Botany: the industrial and logistics area along Botany Road and Foreshore Road.
- Hillsdale, Pagewood and Eastgardens: including the shopping centre and surrounding streets.
- Nearby: Mascot, Rosebery, Daceyville, Matraville and Phillip Bay.
Staying right next to the terminals? See our Mascot transfers page.
Route and travel time
From Botany, drivers usually take Foreshore Road and General Holmes Drive along the bay straight into T1, or Botany Road and Joyce Drive to the domestic terminals.
- Off-peak: 10 to 15 minutes to either terminal.
- Weekday peaks: 20 to 30 minutes, as port trucks and commuter traffic build up on Botany Road and General Holmes Drive.
- Late night and early morning: often under 10 minutes.
Who uses SkyMiles in Botany
- Locals who'd rather pay a fixed short fare than leave a car in airport parking for a week.
- Port and logistics professionals flying in for meetings in Banksmeadow and Port Botany. Our corporate transfers can be set up on account.
- Families heading on holiday with prams and car seats. Read our tips for travelling with kids through Sydney Airport.
- Visitors staying with relatives in the Bayside area.
More than airport runs
We also run pre-booked transfers from Botany to the CBD, the cruise terminals at Circular Quay and White Bay, events at Moore Park and Sydney Olympic Park, and longer trips to Wollongong, the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley. Every trip is a private car with a professional chauffeur and a fixed price.
Tips for a smooth Botany pickup
When you book, give us your exact address and any access details: a gate code, a rear lane, or which building in an apartment block. That way your driver can pull up at the right spot. If you're being collected from a work site in Banksmeadow or Port Botany, tell us which entrance or gatehouse to use, as many sites have restricted vehicle access. For early international departures, most Botany residents leave about 2.5 to 3 hours before take-off. For domestic flights, 1.5 hours is usually enough, given how close you are.
Sydney Airport to Botany
Landing at Sydney? Your chauffeur meets you at arrivals and has you home in Botany within minutes of leaving the terminal. Book online or call 0434 663 034, 24 hours a day.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Botany to Sydney Airport?
Most Botany trips are charged at our fixed minimum fare for your vehicle. See the fare table on this page, and you'll see the exact fare before you book.
How long does it take to get from Botany to the airport?
About 10 to 15 minutes off-peak, and 20 to 30 minutes in weekday peaks.
Do you pick up from Port Botany and Banksmeadow businesses?
Yes. We do pre-booked pickups from offices and sites across Banksmeadow and Port Botany.
Can I book a car seat for a short trip?
Yes. Car seats are A$10 each, and we fit them before pickup when you book in advance.
Do you cover Hillsdale and Pagewood?
Yes, along with Eastgardens, Matraville, Daceyville and the rest of the Bayside area.
