Door-to-door from Balaclava to Sydney Airport (SYD) at Mascot — all terminals, domestic and international, priced up front at $255. Nothing is charged when you book; a pickup before 6am adds $20.
One-way fare. Tolls, fuel and GST included. No deposit — you pay the driver after drop-off. Pickups before 6am +$20, after 8pm +$10, after 10pm +$20.
A private transfer from Balaclava to Sydney Airport costs $255 one way for one to two passengers. The trip is 101 km and takes about 1 hr 31 min. Tolls, fuel and GST are included, and no deposit is required — you pay the driver after drop-off.
Measured from Balaclava in the Wingecarribee Shire, the run to Sydney Airport (SYD) at Mascot — all terminals, domestic and international is 101 km and takes 1 hr 31 min in ordinary conditions. Sitting at the northern end of the Highlands, you get one of the shorter runs to Mascot and the shortest of all to the new Western Sydney Airport once it opens.
That run is a flat $255 one way. No meter and no surge: just a $10 airport pickup fee and set fees for pickups before 6am or after 8pm.
There is no money up front at all. No deposit, no card on file, no cancellation charge. You pay the driver when the trip is done.
Western Sydney Airport opens at Badgerys Creek on 25 October 2026. From Balaclava it is 32 km and about 28 minutes closer than Mascot, and the fare is $30 lower.
| Airport | Distance | Drive Time | Fixed Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Airport (Mascot) | 101 km | 1 hr 31 min | $255 |
| Western Sydney Airport | 69 km | 1 hr 3 min | $225 |
| Difference from Balaclava | 32 km closer | 28 min less | $30 cheaper |
Of the 54 suburbs we serve, 39 are further from Sydney than Balaclava and 14 are closer. That puts this run in the middle of our range. The nearest comparison points are Colo Vale at 100 km and Willow Vale at 102 km, so if you have been quoted for one of those you already know roughly where this sits.
Worked as a rate, this run costs about $2.52 per kilometre against a network median of $2.42. We publish every suburb so you can check that logic yourself rather than take our word for it.
No shared shuttle service operates from Balaclava to the airport on a timetable. Our Balaclava airport shuttle is a private car or van booked for your trip only, picking up at your door at the time your flight actually requires.
The practical difference is cost certainty and timing. A shared shuttle is cheaper per seat but runs to its own schedule; a taxi will take you but the meter decides the price. Ours is $255, fixed, at whatever hour your flight demands.
Split between passengers, the Balaclava run works out cheaper the more of you travel. Every tier allows one check-in bag and one carry-on each.
| Group Size | One Way | Per Person | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 passengers | $255 | $128 – $255 | $510 |
| 3–4 passengers | $285 | $71 – $95 | $570 |
| 5–6 passengers | $315 | $52 – $63 | $630 |
| 7–8 passengers | $355 | $44 – $51 | $710 |
| 9–11 passengers | $405 | $37 – $45 | $810 |
All fares include tolls, fuel and GST. A return trip is twice the one-way fare.
Worked back from the check-in cut-off, the 1 hr 31 min drive and a fifteen-minute buffer. These are the times we would suggest from Balaclava; we confirm them with you when you book.
| Your Flight | We Collect You At |
|---|---|
| 5:30am international | 12:40am |
| 6:45am international | 1:55am |
| 8:00am international | 3:10am |
| 11:45am domestic | 7:55am |
| 2:00pm domestic | 10:10am |
| 7:00pm domestic | 3:10pm |
Those pickups are the standard $255 fare, plus $20 for any pickup before 6am ($10 after 8pm, $20 after 10pm).
We will tell you when we are not the cheapest. This is the real picture for the 101 km run out of Balaclava.
| Option | Typical Cost | Door to Door | Pre-Dawn | Baby Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive and airport parking | $127–$280 a week | Yes | Yes | Your own |
| Metered taxi | $326–$382+ | Yes | If available | Not guaranteed |
| Rideshare | $234–$311 with surge | Yes | Rarely available | No |
| Southern Highlands Transfer | $255 fixed | Yes | Every day (+$20 before 6am) | Free, fitted |
Taxi and rideshare figures are indicative ranges for a run of this distance, not quotes. Ours is the only fixed number on that table.
$255 one way as a fixed fare for one to two passengers, tolls and GST included. A return trip is $510. Larger groups move up a vehicle tier and each tier has its own published price on this page.
Around 1:10am. That allows three hours for international check-in, 1 hr 31 min of driving and a fifteen-minute buffer. The fare is the standard $255, plus our $20 early-pickup fee for any pickup before 6am.
Yes, free, and we fit them before we arrive. Tell us the children's ages when you book. We do not charge for seats and we do not expect you to install them at the kerb.
Because the fare is built on the actual distance. Your run is 101 km, which works out at about $2.52 per kilometre. We publish all 54 suburb fares so you can see the logic rather than take our word for it.
Every fare allows one check-in bag and one carry-on per passenger. If you are carrying more than that, or something awkward like golf clubs, a pram or a cello, say so when you book and we will send a vehicle with the room. Extra bags are $5 each and bulky items such as golf clubs or skis $10 each.
No. There is no deposit and we do not store your card. You pay the driver after drop-off, by cash, bank transfer or card (1.2% card surcharge), at the fare we confirmed in writing when you booked.
We operate as an accredited NSW Point to Point transport provider, which is the licensing regime covering booked passenger services in New South Wales.
A 10pm landing gets you home around 12:16am allowing for baggage. It is the $255 fare plus $20 for a pickup after 10pm and $10 for an airport pickup. We track the flight, so if it lands late we are still there.
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