Private door-to-door transfers from Hill Top to Sydney Airport (SYD) at Mascot — all terminals, domestic and international. One published price per trip, no deposit to book, and we are outside for the earliest flights.
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 Hill Top to Sydney Airport costs $255 one way for one to two passengers. The trip is 99 km and takes about 1 hr 29 min. Tolls, fuel and GST are included, and no deposit is required — you pay the driver after drop-off.
Measured from Hill Top in the Wingecarribee Shire, the run to Sydney Airport (SYD) at Mascot — all terminals, domestic and international is 99 km and takes 1 hr 29 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.
$255 one way, and that is the whole number. Tolls and GST are inside it, the hour of the day does not change it, and nothing is added at the terminal.
You do not pay anything up front. No deposit, no stored card, and no fee if your plans change. The driver takes payment after drop-off.
Western Sydney Airport opens at Badgerys Creek on 25 October 2026. From Hill Top 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) | 99 km | 1 hr 29 min | $255 |
| Western Sydney Airport | 67 km | 1 hr 1 min | $225 |
| Difference from Hill Top | 32 km closer | 28 min less | $30 cheaper |
Split between passengers, the Hill Top 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 29 min drive and a fifteen-minute buffer. These are the times we would suggest from Hill Top; we confirm them with you when you book.
| Your Flight | We Collect You At |
|---|---|
| 6:00am international | 1:15am |
| 6:20am domestic | 2:35am |
| 6:45am international | 2:00am |
| 7:15am international | 2:30am |
| 2:00pm domestic | 10:15am |
| 7:00pm domestic | 3:15pm |
Those pickups are the standard $255 fare, plus $20 for any pickup before 6am ($10 after 8pm, $20 after 10pm).
Of the 54 suburbs we serve, 43 are further from Sydney than Hill Top and 10 are closer. That puts this run in the middle of our range. The nearest comparison points are Alpine at 98 km and Colo Vale at 100 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 $2.58 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.
We will tell you when we are not the cheapest. This is the real picture for the 99 km run out of Hill Top.
| 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.
Searching for a Hill Top airport shuttle usually turns up shared services that run from Sydney suburbs, not from the Highlands. We fill that gap with a private transfer — same door-to-door convenience, no other passengers, no detours to drop them off.
Compared with a metered taxi from Hill Top, the advantage is that you know the number before you get in. Compared with a shared shuttle, you are not waiting for other passengers or being dropped third. The fare is $255 either way.
$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 1:15am. That allows three hours for international check-in, 1 hr 29 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. We serve all 54 suburbs across the Southern Highlands, Wollondilly, Goulburn Mulwaree and Kangaroo Valley, and every one of them has its own published fare rather than a zone estimate.
We wait at the terminal's designated pick-up point rather than inside the arrivals hall. We text you the exact spot before you land, and we monitor the flight so a delay costs you nothing.
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.
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.
Yes, by 32 km and about 28 minutes each way. When WSI opens on 25 October 2026 the fare from Hill Top will be $225 against $255 to Mascot, a saving of $30 per trip.
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.
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