Airport taxi & transfers, priced before you land

Yellow taxis from JFK to anywhere in Manhattan charge an official flat metered fare of $70, but tolls, state and congestion surcharges, and tip push the real total to roughly $85-105; expect 45-75 minutes depending on traffic.

London black cabs from Heathrow run on a Transport for London meter with no fixed price, typically costing around £75-100 to central London (more in heavy traffic), a 45-70 minute ride; pre-booked minicabs are often cheaper at £55-85.

Official RTA metered taxis from Dubai International (DXB) start with a higher AED 25 airport flagfall then charge about AED 2.2-2.3/km plus AED 4 per Salik toll; expect roughly AED 45-60 to Downtown Dubai (15-25 min) and AED 70-100 to Dubai Marina (25-40 min).

Yellow taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST) are metered (2026 tariff: ~65 TL flag drop, ~43 TL/km, ~210 TL minimum) with motorway and bridge tolls added; a ride to Taksim runs roughly 1,800-2,100 TL and to Sultanahmet about 2,300-2,600 TL, taking 45-75 minutes.

Official Paris taxis from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) charge a government-set flat fare of €56 to anywhere on the Right Bank and €65 to the Left Bank, luggage and up to four passengers included; the ride takes about 45-70 minutes.

Official black-and-yellow taxis from Barcelona El Prat (BCN) are metered with a €4.50 airport supplement and a €21 minimum fare; a ride to the city centre typically costs about €35-45 and takes 20-40 minutes.

The official flat taxi fare from Fiumicino (FCO) to central Rome inside the Aurelian Walls is a fixed €55, covering up to 4 passengers with luggage and all supplements. The ride takes roughly 45-60 minutes depending on traffic. Metered fares apply only to destinations without a set flat rate.

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) taxis are metered (no flat airport fare). A ride to the city centre typically runs €45-€60 in daytime and up to €65-€75 at night or in heavy traffic, taking about 20-30 minutes for the roughly 15 km trip.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) taxis are metered (no flat fare). A ride to the city centre or Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) typically costs €30-€45 and takes about 20-30 minutes for the roughly 12-15 km trip.

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) has an official fixed fare of €33 for any trip between the airport and the city centre within the M-30 ring road, valid 24 hours with no surcharges. The ride takes about 25-40 minutes depending on terminal and traffic.

Suvarnabhumi (BKK) public taxis are metered, plus a 50 THB airport surcharge and any expressway tolls (about 25-70 THB). A typical ride to central Bangkok totals roughly 350-500 THB in daytime, 400-600 THB in heavy traffic, taking 40-60 minutes.

Singapore Changi (SIN) taxis are metered with an airport surcharge of S$8 (5pm-11:59pm) or S$6 (all other times). A daytime ride to the city centre totals about S$25-S$40 and takes around 20-30 minutes; late-night trips add a 50% midnight surcharge.

A metered authorized taxi from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles is a flat $46.50 (includes a $4 airport departure surcharge), taking about 25-40 minutes depending on the notorious LA traffic.

A ride from Cairo Airport to Downtown Cairo costs roughly 250-450 EGP by white/official limousine taxi or Uber/Careem, taking about 30-60 minutes depending on Cairo's heavy traffic.

The official taxi fare from Beirut Airport to the city centre is about $18 by day (06:00-22:00) and $22 at night, roughly a 15-25 minute drive; agreeing the price first is essential.

Athens Airport taxis charge a legally fixed flat fare to the city centre: €40 from 05:00 to midnight and €55 from midnight to 05:00, a drive of about 35-50 minutes with all tolls and luggage included.

A metered official taxi from Antalya Airport to the city centre or Lara runs roughly 500-600 TL (about €13-16), taking 20-30 minutes; the same tariff applies day and night.

A metered taxi from Lisbon Airport to the city centre costs roughly €12-€20 (about €10-€15 in light traffic, more with luggage and delays), a short 15-25 minute drive.

A metered taxi from Dublin Airport (DUB) to the city centre costs about €25-€35 by day and €32-€45 at night or on Sundays/holidays, covering roughly 12 km in 20-35 minutes (often faster via the Port Tunnel).

From Miami International (MIA), taxis use flat rates to the beaches and nearby zones (about $35 flat to South Beach) and the meter elsewhere (roughly $25 to Downtown), with a $15 minimum and $2 airport surcharge; most trips take 15-30 minutes.

Licensed taxis from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) charge zone-based flat rates: about CAD $65-$75 to downtown Toronto, taking 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. A $10 airport surcharge applies on pickups.

From Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (DEL), a prepaid or app-based taxi to Connaught Place / central Delhi costs roughly ₹500-₹900 (more for AC/large cars), taking about 30-50 minutes depending on traffic.

From Kuala Lumpur International (KUL/KLIA & KLIA2), fixed-price coupon taxis to KL city centre cost about RM75-RM130 (budget vs premium), taking roughly 45-60 minutes plus small tolls.

From Hamad International (DOH), the official Karwa metered taxi to central Doha (West Bay / Souq Waqif) costs roughly QAR 40-60, taking about 15-25 minutes depending on traffic.

A licensed black-cab or pre-booked taxi from Gatwick to central London runs about £90-£120 and takes 60-75 minutes depending on traffic.

Paris taxis charge a government-set flat fare from Orly of €36 to the Left Bank and €44 to the Right Bank, taking 25-40 minutes.

A yellow metered taxi from Sabiha Gökçen to the European side (Taksim) runs about 1,500-1,900 TL plus bridge tolls, taking 60-90 minutes.

A metered taxi from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to the city centre (Mitte) costs about €60-€75 and takes 40-50 minutes.

A metered taxi from Munich Airport to the city centre (Marienplatz) costs about €70-€90 and takes 40-50 minutes.

Fixed-price airport taxis from Vienna Airport to the city centre cost about €36-€42 and take 20-30 minutes.

A metered taxi from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to the city centre costs roughly CHF 60-70 and takes about 15-25 minutes. Fares are metered (base ~CHF 6 plus ~CHF 3.80/km) and Zurich is one of Europe's most expensive taxi cities, so prices vary noticeably by company.

A metered taxi from Brussels Airport (BRU / Zaventem) to the city centre costs roughly EUR 45-55 and takes about 20-30 minutes. Licensed taxis use the meter; pre-booked fixed-price transfers to central Brussels start around EUR 25-35.

A metered taxi from Copenhagen Airport (CPH / Kastrup) to the city centre costs roughly DKK 300-400 and takes about 20-30 minutes. All airport taxis are metered and regulated, but rates differ by company - Copenhagen is an expensive taxi city.

Official taxis at Milan Malpensa (MXP) charge a fixed flat fare of EUR 110 to anywhere within Milan city limits, in either direction. The trip takes about 50 minutes; the flat rate is per vehicle and includes motorway tolls.

A metered black-cab taxi from Manchester Airport (MAN) to the city centre costs roughly GBP 25-30 by day (GBP 30-36 at night) and takes about 25-30 minutes. There is no set airport flat fare; pre-booked fixed-price cabs start around GBP 34.

Taxis from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to the city centre offer fixed prices, typically SEK 495-675 depending on the company, and take about 40 minutes. Always agree the fixed price before you get in - fares vary widely between operators.

A taxi from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to the city centre costs roughly EUR 42-55 and takes about 30 minutes to cover the 17 km. Finland does not regulate maximum taxi fares, so always confirm a fixed price before departing.

A metered taxi from Porto Airport (OPO) to the city centre costs about EUR 25-30 by day (around EUR 30-35 at night, weekends and holidays) and takes 20-30 minutes.

A metered taxi from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Midtown Manhattan typically totals about USD 70-110 (up to USD 130 in heavy traffic) including the USD 20 Newark surcharge, tolls and tip. The ride takes 30-60 minutes.

A metered taxi from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to downtown costs about USD 55-70 including the airport surcharge and tolls, and takes 30-45 minutes.

A metered taxi from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to downtown costs about USD 50-70 including the USD 4 airport departure tax, and takes 30-40 minutes off-peak.

A metered taxi from Boston Logan (BOS) to downtown costs about USD 25-45 plus a tunnel toll (USD 2.75-3.50) and tip, totalling roughly USD 35-55, in a 10-20 minute ride.

From Harry Reid International (LAS), taxis charge fixed flat-rate zone fares to Las Vegas Strip hotels: roughly $21-$29 depending on the zone (about $21 to Mandalay Bay/Luxor, $25 to Bellagio/Paris, $29 to Caesars/Wynn/Venetian). Add a $3 credit-card fee plus tip. The ride takes about 10-20 minutes.

At Orlando International (MCO), taxis are metered (no flat rate to the city). Expect about $40-$45 to Downtown Orlando (20-25 min), $46-$55 to International Drive, and $60-$75 to the Walt Disney World / Lake Buena Vista area (30-40 min), before tip.

Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) taxis charge published flat fares to the three business districts: about $37.50 to Downtown, and more to Midtown and Buckhead, for one passenger (includes a $1.50 airport fee; ~$2 per extra person). The Downtown ride takes 15-25 minutes. Other destinations are metered.

At Mexico City (Benito Juárez / AICM), use only authorized airport taxis. Buy a fixed-price ticket at an official booth inside the terminal before going outside; a ride to the Centro Histórico costs about MX$250-300 (roughly US$14-17) and takes 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.

At São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), the official taxi rank is operated exclusively by Guarucoop. A ride to central São Paulo (Paulista Avenue / city centre) costs about R$140-180 and takes 45-80 minutes depending on traffic. Book at the official taxi desk; card payment is arranged in advance at the counter.

Vancouver International (YVR) uses a zone-based flat-fare taxi system for outbound trips. Downtown Vancouver (Zone 2) is a flat CAD $36 including the $4 passenger load charge, taking about 25-35 minutes. Nearby Richmond is metered (~$13-17); farther suburbs run on the meter.

A red (urban) taxi from Hong Kong International Airport to Central costs roughly HK$300-360 including tunnel tolls, and takes about 35-45 minutes.

A metered taxi from Haneda Airport to central Tokyo runs about yen 6,000-10,000 (fixed-fare to Shinjuku about yen 8,300) plus expressway tolls, taking 30-45 minutes.

A taxi from Narita Airport to central Tokyo costs about yen 20,000-30,000 (fixed fares by zone, e.g. Shibuya about yen 30,000) plus expressway tolls, taking 60-90 minutes.

A metered taxi from Incheon Airport to central Seoul costs about KRW 70,000-100,000 plus roughly KRW 7,900 in expressway tolls, taking 60-75 minutes.

A prepaid or cool-cab taxi from Mumbai Airport to nearby districts like Bandra costs about INR 350-450, and roughly INR 600-900 to south Mumbai, taking 30-60 minutes.

A metered taxi from Don Mueang Airport to central Bangkok costs about THB 300-500 including the 50 THB airport surcharge plus expressway tolls, taking 30-50 minutes.

A metered airport taxi from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi costs roughly AED 70-90 (about USD 19-25) and takes 25-40 minutes depending on traffic and your exact destination on Abu Dhabi island.

A metered/authorized taxi from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah runs about SAR 100-150, while Uber or Careem is often cheaper at SAR 50-100; the ride takes 20-40 minutes.

An authorized taxi from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh costs roughly SAR 70-150 (about SAR 100 on average), while Uber, Careem or Bolt are usually cheaper; the 36 km ride takes 30-45 minutes.

From November 2025 a fixed taxi fare of A$60 (A$80 for a maxi-cab of 5+ passengers) applies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to the CBD, tolls and levies included; the ride takes about 20-30 minutes.

A metered taxi from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine, MEL) to the CBD costs about A$55-75 plus CityLink tolls, and takes roughly 25-45 minutes outside peak hours.

From Cape Town International Airport (CPT) an Uber or Bolt into the city costs about R150-250, while a metered taxi runs R250-400; the ride takes roughly 20-30 minutes.

An official airport taxi to Kuta/Legian runs about IDR 80,000–150,000 (15–25 min); Seminyak is around IDR 150,000–200,000 (25–40 min). A Grab from the airport lounge to Kuta is often cheaper at IDR 60,000–100,000. Fares are approximate.

An official metered airport taxi to Patong runs about THB 600–800 including the THB 100 airport surcharge (roughly 60–75 min). Grab is similar or slightly higher at THB 800–1,150. Fares are approximate.

A yellow metered airport taxi to Makati typically costs about PHP 500–700 (30–60 min in traffic); a fixed coupon taxi runs PHP 450–800, while Grab is often cheaper at PHP 300–600. Fares are approximate.

A metered Blue Bird taxi from Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) to Central Jakarta costs roughly IDR 150,000–250,000 plus tolls (about IDR 15,000–20,000), taking 45–90 minutes depending on heavy traffic.

A metered Vinasun or Mai Linh taxi from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to District 1 runs about VND 150,000–250,000 plus a VND 10,000 airport toll, taking 25–45 minutes in normal traffic.

A taxi from Kempegowda (BLR) to central Bengaluru (MG Road) costs about INR 1,000–1,800 including the NICE-road/expressway tolls, taking 60–90 minutes as the airport is around 35–40 km out.

A taxi from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to the city centre costs roughly CZK 650–800 (about €26–32) and takes 25–35 minutes in normal traffic.

A taxi from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to the city centre costs roughly HUF 10,000–14,000 (about €26–36) with the official Főtaxi, taking 25–35 minutes.

A metered taxi from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to the city centre costs roughly PLN 50–70 (about €12–16) and takes 20–30 minutes.

A taxi from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to Nice city centre costs a regulated flat fare of about €32 (roughly €35–38 with luggage/supplements), taking around 20–30 minutes.

A metered taxi from Geneva Airport to the city centre costs roughly CHF 35–45 (about CHF 45+ at night), a short 10–15 minute ride.

A land taxi from Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma (edge of Venice) costs a fixed €40 and takes about 20 minutes; a private water taxi into the historic centre runs around €120–160.

A taxi from Keflavík Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavík costs roughly ISK 18,000–22,000 (about USD 130–160) for the ~50 km, 45-minute ride. Because taxis are so expensive, most travellers take the Flybus coach instead, at ISK 3,999 per adult (ISK 5,299 with hotel drop-off).

A taxi from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) to the Medina / city centre should cost about MAD 70–100 (roughly USD 7–10) for the short 6 km, 15–20 minute ride using the official petit-taxi rate. Meters are rarely used, so agree the price before you get in — drivers often quote MAD 150–200 to tourists.

An official metered taxi from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sandton costs roughly ZAR 400–500, or about ZAR 550–650 into the central city, for the 35 km, 35–45 minute ride. Uber and Bolt are widely used and often cheaper (around ZAR 350–450 to Sandton). Only use the licensed rank at Arrivals — never a tout.

An authorized remis/taxi from Ezeiza (EZE) to central Buenos Aires costs roughly ARS 45,000–55,000 (about USD 45–55) as a fixed transfer, taking 40–60 minutes depending on traffic.

A taxi from Auckland Airport (AKL) to the CBD costs roughly NZ$60–95 metered (fixed rates from about NZ$33–62 with some operators), taking 25–40 minutes.

An official metered taxi from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv costs roughly ILS 130–190 by day (higher at night/Shabbat), taking about 25–35 minutes.

An official authorized airport taxi from Cancún International (CUN) to the Hotel Zone runs roughly 750–1,100 MXN (about US$40–60) and takes 20–30 minutes. Buy a prepaid ticket at the official counter inside arrivals and ignore touts.

A regular taxi from Kansai International (KIX) to central Osaka (Namba/Umeda) costs roughly ¥15,000–24,000 and takes about 50–60 minutes, including the Sky Gate Bridge toll. Trains and limousine buses are far cheaper for most travelers.

A metered taxi from Taoyuan International (TPE) to central Taipei costs roughly NT$1,000–1,400 and takes 40–60 minutes; some airport taxis offer a fixed rate. The Airport MRT is far cheaper at about NT$160.

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA/CMB) sits about 30 km north of Colombo near Katunayake, a 45–75 minute drive on the A3 or Colombo–Katunayake Expressway depending on traffic. A metered/fixed airport taxi to the city centre (Fort/Kollupitiya) runs roughly LKR 4,500–6,000 (about USD 15–20), while booking through the PickMe or Uber app is usually cheaper at around LKR 2,500–4,000. Expressway toll (about LKR 300) is normally extra.

Velana International Airport (MLE) sits on its own island, Hulhulé, not on the capital Malé. Since 2018 the Sinamalé (Malé–Hulhulé) Bridge links the two, so a road taxi to Malé now costs only about MVR 80–160 (USD 5–12) and takes 10–15 minutes, while the MTCC public ferry across the lagoon costs about USD 1. Most visitors, however, don't go to Malé at all — resort guests continue by resort speedboat (USD 90–450 per person) or seaplane, arranged in advance by the hotel.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is about 5 km (3 miles) west of downtown Honolulu and roughly 15 km from Waikiki. A metered taxi or rideshare (Uber/Lyft) to Waikiki typically costs about USD 40–55 and takes 25–45 minutes depending on traffic. Cheaper options include SpeediShuttle shared vans (around USD 16–25 per person) and, since October 2025, the Skyline rail now has a station right at the airport, plus TheBus route 20 — both about USD 3 with a HOLO card.

A metered black cab from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to the city centre takes about 25–30 minutes and costs roughly £25–£40 for up to 5 passengers, depending on traffic and time of day.

Naples Capodichino (NAP) has an official FIXED taxi tariff (tariffa predeterminata) to the centre: about €21 to Napoli Centrale / historic centre and €24 to the port, all-inclusive, taking 15–35 minutes.

A metered taxi from Málaga Airport (AGP) to the city centre takes about 15–20 minutes and costs roughly €20–€25, including the fixed airport supplement of €5.50.

Oslo's taxi market is deregulated, so fares vary by company and street-hailing is expensive. A taxi from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to the city centre (~47 km) typically costs around NOK 700–1,000 and takes 40–55 minutes; always ask for a fixed price before you set off. Most travellers instead take the Flytoget airport express (about 19–22 minutes, ~NOK 243) or the cheaper Vy regional train (~NOK 124).

Official white grand taxis at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN) run to a fixed tariff of roughly 250–300 MAD to the city centre (~30 km, 30–45 minutes), with a higher night tariff of around 350–400 MAD after about 20:00. Agree the fare before departure, as airport taxis rarely use the meter. The cheapest way in is the ONCF train to Casa-Voyageurs for around 50 MAD.

Taxis from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to the city centre (~25 km, 25–35 minutes) run to broadly fixed-style rates of about €50–70, with roughly 15% higher rates at night (19:00–07:00) and on Sundays/holidays. The popular alternative is the Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu station in about 30 minutes, from around €15.20 online.