Check the Sydney Airport to Circular Quay taxi fare using the NSW Sydney Airport fixed fare trial last reviewed in June 2026, plus a route-based estimate for custom Sydney trips.
Enter another pickup and destination in Sydney to calculate a custom taxi fare estimate using the same fare logic.
Circular Quay is within the Sydney CBD trial area. From 3 November 2025, eligible non-booked taxi trips from the Sydney Airport Precinct directly to Circular Quay can use the official fixed fare trial: $60 for a standard or wheelchair accessible taxi and $80 for a requested maxi taxi or when there are 5 or more passengers.
For eligible Airport to CBD fixed fare trial trips, tolls, taxes and Sydney Airport access fees are included in the fixed fare. An allowed non-cash payment surcharge or cleaning fee may still apply. For non-eligible custom routes, the calculator shows an estimated fare range based on distance, travel time, day or night tariff, waiting time, Passenger Service Levy and optional trip inputs.
The Sydney Airport to CBD fixed fare trial is published by NSW Point to Point Transport / Transport for NSW. Circular Quay is inside the Sydney CBD trial area for the purpose of this route guide.
NSW Point to Point Transport – Sydney Airport Fixed Fare Trial
Transport for NSW – Rank and hail taxi fares and charges
Transport for NSW – Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme
Disclaimer: This page summarises public fare information and provides estimates only. Always check the official NSW sources before travel, especially if your pickup, destination, taxi type, payment method or subsidy eligibility is different from the fixed fare trial conditions.
Eligible non-booked taxi trips from the Sydney Airport Precinct directly to Circular Quay can fall under the Sydney Airport to CBD fixed fare trial.
The fixed fare is $60 for a standard or wheelchair accessible taxi and $80 for a requested maxi taxi or 5+ passengers.
The fixed fare includes tolls, taxes and Sydney Airport access fees. An allowed non-cash payment surcharge or cleaning fee may still apply.
Other destinations or custom trips use a route-based estimate and may vary with distance, traffic, waiting time, tolls and airport charges.
