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Sydney Airport taxi fares
What a taxi from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport actually costs on the official NSW meter — including anything the airport itself adds. Every rate below is the regulated schedule, not an average of what people paid.
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What Sydney Airport adds to the meter
Rank and hail trips from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to the Sydney CBD are a regulated fixed fare of $60.00 — not a metered fare. It does not move with traffic or time of day. Tolls are added on top.
Trial from 3 November 2025 for 18 months. Replaces metered fare for non-booked trips Airport→CBD.
Fares from Sydney Airport
Day-tariff estimates on the NSW regulated schedule, including the airport charge where one applies. Night, weekend and public-holiday tariffs cost more.
| Destination | Distance | Typical day fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrickville | 5.1 km | $19.22 | Breakdown |
| Newtown | 6.3 km | $22.30 | Breakdown |
| Leichhardt | 8.7 km | $28.29 | Breakdown |
| Randwick | 9.1 km | $29.13 | Breakdown |
| Surry Hills | 9.4 km | $30.13 | Breakdown |
| Allianz Stadium | 9.8 km | $31.07 | Breakdown |
| Darling Harbour | 10.4 km | $32.48 | Breakdown |
| Paddington | 10.5 km | $32.86 | Breakdown |
| Coogee Beach | 10.6 km | $32.98 | Breakdown |
| Sydney CBD | 10.7 km | $33.28 | Breakdown |
| Bondi Junction | 11.6 km | $35.50 | Breakdown |
| White Bay Cruise Terminal | 11.8 km | $36.03 | Breakdown |
| Double Bay | 12.5 km | $37.77 | Breakdown |
| Sydney Opera House | 13.4 km | $39.83 | Breakdown |
| Bondi Beach | 14.4 km | $41.99 | Breakdown |
| Strathfield | 14.5 km | $42.26 | Breakdown |
| North Sydney | 15.5 km | $44.55 | Breakdown |
| Cronulla | 17.7 km | $49.54 | Breakdown |
| Mosman | 18.8 km | $52.11 | Breakdown |
| Sydney Olympic Park | 19.7 km | $54.15 | Breakdown |
| Chatswood | 21.5 km | $58.29 | Breakdown |
| Manly | 25.5 km | $67.41 | Breakdown |
| Parramatta | 28.7 km | $74.78 | Breakdown |
| Hornsby | 36.7 km | $93.10 | Breakdown |
| Wollongong CBD | 81.2 km | $195.01 | Breakdown |
| Newcastle CBD | 169.8 km | $397.90 | Breakdown |
Sydney Airport taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to the CBD?
Rank and hail trips from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to the Sydney CBD are a regulated fixed fare of $60.00, not a metered fare. It does not change with traffic or time of day. Tolls are added on top.
Is there an extra charge for taxis at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
No regulated airport surcharge applies at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. You pay the standard NSW metered fare, plus any tolls on the route.
Is a taxi from Sydney Airport cheaper than a rideshare?
It depends on demand. A taxi from the rank is a regulated maximum, so it cannot surge — the fare is the same at 2am on New Year's Day as it is on a quiet Tuesday, aside from the published night and weekend tariffs. Rideshare is often cheaper off-peak and considerably more expensive during surge.
Do I have to book a taxi from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
No. Taxis at the rank are rank-and-hail, so you can join the queue without booking. Booking through an operator is optional and may add a booking fee.
Keep reading
Fares are the regulated maximum for a rank or hail trip. Actual fares vary with route, traffic and driver-applied surcharges. Airport charges are shown where the regulator publishes them.