Irvine to Prestwick Airport taxi
£29.16 fixed for a saloon from Irvine to Prestwick Airport, about 20 minutes, and the same price coming home. Flight tracked, an hour's free waiting at arrivals, and a driver who meets you in the hall if you want.
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The fare, both directions
| Irvine ⇄ Prestwick Airport | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Journey time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One way, either direction | £29.16 | £35.56 | ~20 minutes · 11.3 mi |
*Normal traffic. Fare checked 20 September 2026 against our live quote engine. The price you see on the form is the price you pay: no meter, no surge, and no extra for early-morning or late-night runs.
The route and how long it takes
A78 south past Dundonald to the A79 at Monkton and into the airport. 20 minutes in normal traffic. Kilwinning and Dreghorn are on roughly this fare.
When to book your Irvine pickup
11.3 miles, 20 minutes in normal traffic. Pickup times for a two-hour check-in, with 15 minutes spare:
| Flight from Prestwick Airport | At the terminal | Pickup in Irvine |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 04:00 | 03:25 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 | 06:25 |
| 13:00 | 11:00 | 10:25 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 | 15:25 |
Coming home to Irvine
Allowing 20 minutes through Prestwick's small arrivals hall:
| Landing at Prestwick Airport | In the car | Home in Irvine |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | 07:50 | 08:25 (rush hour) |
| 14:00 | 14:20 | 14:40 |
| 17:30 | 17:50 | 18:25 (rush hour) |
| 23:30 | 23:50 | 00:10 |
Every fixed fare from Irvine
| Irvine to | Saloon (1–4) | 6-seater | Distance · time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow city centre | £91.31 | £97.71 | 31.1 mi · 45 minutes |
| Glasgow Airport | £74.35 | £80.75 | 23 mi · 40 minutes |
| Edinburgh Airport | £157.51 | £175.84 | 67.3 mi · 1 hour 25 minutes |
| Prestwick Airport (this page) | £29.16 | £35.56 | 11.3 mi · 20 minutes |
Pickup and drop-off at both ends
We pick up anywhere in Irvine and Kilwinning and drop at the Prestwick Airport terminal kerb. Coming home, we track your flight and wait 60 minutes free from landing. Meeting points and meet-and-greet are on the Prestwick Airport taxis page.
- ✔ Flight tracked, so a delay never costs you
- ✔ 60 minutes free waiting at the airport
- ✔ Meet and greet in arrivals on request
- ✔ Child seats on request
- ✔ Card, cash or app payment
Questions about this route
Is there a night surcharge for early Prestwick flights?
No. The fixed fare is the same at 4am as at 4pm.
How far is Irvine from Prestwick Airport?
11.3 miles by road, 20 minutes in normal traffic. Weekday rush hours (7 to 9.30am, 4 to 6.30pm) can add 10 to 20 minutes; give us your flight time and we allow for it.
What time should I leave Irvine for a 6am flight from Prestwick Airport?
Book the pickup for about 03:25. That has you at the terminal around 04:00, two hours before departure, with 15 minutes spare. Roads are empty at that hour and the fare is the same fixed £29.16.
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