Taxi fare from Sydney Airport to Surry Hills
Because Surry Hills is so close to the airport, the fixed minimum fare usually covers the trip in a sedan. The fare table on this page shows the exact figure for each vehicle. Airport pickups include the A$12 airport access charge. Child seats are A$10 each when booked in advance. You'll know the full price before you book, whether you land in a quiet hour or at 5.30 pm on a Friday.
Getting around Surry Hills by car
Surry Hills is a grid of narrow streets lined with terraces, many of them one-way, with no driveways and kerbs often full of parked cars. A few things we keep in mind:
- Crown Street and Bourke Street are lined with restaurants and cafes, and slow down on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Light rail runs along Devonshire Street, so cars can't stop on parts of it.
- Foveaux and Cleveland Streets are the main east-west links and get busy in peaks.
Your driver will stop as close to your door as is safe and help carry your bags to the step.
Route and drive time
From T1 we usually take Southern Cross Drive and come in via South Dowling Street or Cleveland Street. From the domestic terminal, the run up Botany Road through Redfern is often quicker.
- Off-peak: 15 to 25 minutes.
- Weekday peaks: 30 to 45 minutes.
- Match days at Moore Park: games and concerts at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium can slow the eastern edge of Surry Hills. We'll plan around them.
Who books Surry Hills airport transfers
- Locals heading off on holiday or a work trip, who'd rather not leave a car at the airport.
- Creative and agency teams based in Surry Hills offices. Our corporate transfers can handle regular bookings.
- Visitors staying in boutique hotels and short-stay apartments close to Central and Darlinghurst.
- Groups heading to an event at Moore Park. See our maxi taxi page for 7 and 11-seat vans.
Nearby areas we cover
We cover the whole inner-city ring around Surry Hills, including Darlinghurst, Redfern, Waterloo, Paddington and Moore Park. If you're closer to the station, see Central Station transfers. Heading further east? See our Eastern Suburbs transfers.
Surry Hills to Sydney Airport
For departures we'll pick you up at your front door, so you won't need to wait for a taxi on Crown Street or carry bags to a bus stop. Book online or call 0434 663 034 with your flight details, and we'll suggest a pickup time.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Sydney Airport to Surry Hills?
It's a short trip, and the fixed fare is shown before you book. See the fare table on this page for each vehicle, including the airport access charge.
How long does the trip take?
Usually 15 to 25 minutes off-peak, and 30 to 45 minutes in weekday peaks.
Can you pick up from a narrow terrace street?
Yes. Our drivers know the area and will stop as close to your door as is safe.
Do you have maxi taxis in Surry Hills?
Yes. Our Maxi 7 seats up to six and our Maxi 11 up to eleven, both with room for luggage.
Can you take us from Surry Hills to a game at Moore Park and on to the airport?
Yes. We do point-to-point trips around the city, so a group can go from home to the stadium and then on to a flight, all booked ahead.
Is it worth booking such a short trip ahead?
Booking ahead means a fixed price, no queue at the rank, and a driver waiting when you land or at your door when you leave.
Can I book a maxi taxi in Surry Hills?
Yes. Our maxi taxi Surry Hills bookings use a Maxi 7 or Maxi 11 for groups with luggage, at a fixed fare.
