Gold Coast Airport Transfers – 4 Ways

Gold Coast Airport (IATA code: OOL – ICAO code: YBCG) is located at Bilinga (although it is often referred to as Coolangatta) on the border of Queensland and New South Wales. It is located 27 km from the center of Surfers Paradise, which is about 40 minutes traveling time via car depending on traffic conditions. Traveling time to the popular seaside city of Byron Bay in NSW is about 50-70 minutes depending on conditions.

At the airport, you will find a range of services including cafes, a bar, news-agency, and boutique shops. Facilities at the airport include disabled access and parking, currency exchange, unisex baby change facilities, toilets, public phones, and internet kiosks. The airport is simple, one level, and it’s easy to locate services such as taxi, bus etc. See the terminal map at the bottom of page.

The terminal opens at 4:00 am and closes after the last flight which is usually no later than 11.00 pm. The airport is closed through the night and it’s not possible to sleep at the airport overnight.

Airport Transfers to/from Gold Coast Airport

There are shuttle buses that operate at regular intervals, taxis, and you can also pre-book shuttle services and airport limousines.

Public Bus

With the new light rail service (not currently connected to the airport) there are new bus routes with bus numbers 777 and 760 both departing directly from the airport.

  • Airport to Surfers Paradise – Bus number 777 goes from the airport to Broadbeach South tram station where you can get on board the G (the light rail service) or connect to other buses. The 777 bus runs every 15 minutes from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. A complete journey from the airport to Surfers Paradise (777 bus + G:Link) would cost $6.30 (cheaper with a go card) taking around 90 minutes.
  • Airport to Broadbeach – Bus number 777 also stops at Broadbeach, taking around 60 minutes, cost is the same at $6.30 (cheaper with a go card)
  • Airport to Tweed Heads/Coolangatta – Bus number 760 takes you to the central Tweed area taking around 40 minutes and the cost is also $6.30 (cheaper with a go card)

Visit Translink’s Journey Planner to easily plan routes on the public transport network including bus and tram.

Taxi

Taxies are available at the airport via 13Cabs

  • From the Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise est. cost $87 and travel time of around 40 mins
  • From Gold Coast Airport to Broadbeach est. cost $61 and travel time of around 30 mins
  • From Gold Coast Airport to Tweed Heads est. cost $21 and travel time of around 15 minutes
  • From Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay est. cost $183 and travel time of around 80 minutes

Limousines

Limousines are popular on the Gold Coast and can be pre-booked to ensure there is a driver and car waiting for you at the airport.

  • My Gold Coast Limo – Fares begin at around $85 and up for a luxury sedan (4 passengers) for transfers between the airport and Surfers Paradise. They also provide services to Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, and beyond.

Shuttle Services

There are several shuttle services that operate door-to-door between the airport and hotels

  • Con X ion – offers fares beginning at $25 per person from the airport to Surfers Paradise for a shared ride in one of their airport shuttle buses. You can be dropped at the transit center in the heart of Surfers Paradise or for a little more, dropped at your hotel door. For substantially more, they also offer private transfer options.

Transfers from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport

If you are transferring between Brisbane and Gold Coast there is the choice of pre-booking a limousine service (there are many, try: MyGoldCoastLimo), the train then bus connection to GC Airport (see: Translink), Con X ion also offers shuttle buses between the two aiports.

Also see getting between Brisbane and Gold Coast

Hotels and accommodation near Gold Coast Airport

There is accommodation nearby at Coolangatta, Tugun and the closest area is Bilinga.

La Costa Motel

3.5 Star | av rates 139 and up

Situated opposite Gold Coast Airport, this refurbished boutique motel offers free Wi-Fi, 24-hour check-in and a free airport shuttle. The beautiful Bilinga Beach is only 100 m away. These air-conditioned studios feature their original polished wooden floorboards and offer a flat-screen TV, DVD player, microwave, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities.



 

Gold Coast Airport Motel

3 Star | av rates 131 and up

Gold Coast Airport Motel is located directly opposite Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport, within 350 m of the terminals. It is also 80 m from Bilinga/North Kirra Beach. It offers free WiFi and free transfer to the airport between 7:00 and 19:00, on request. The air-conditioned guest rooms each feature a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities and a refrigerator. All rooms include an en suite bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.



 

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort

av rates 140 and up

Tip: rates here drop considerably when booking consecutive nights. Kirra Beach Resort offers superb beach and ocean views with rooms featuring free WiFi, flat-screen TV with cable channels, kitchen facilities, dishwasher etc, washing machine and dryer.



 

Destinations from Gold Coast Airport

From the airport, you can fly direct to

  • Malaysia:  Kuala Lumpur
  • Indonesia: Denpasar
  • New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington
  • Domestically you can fly to Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Cairns, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Newcastle.

Airlines servicing the Gold Coast airport include

More Resources

Map location of Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta)

Including nearby hotels and accommodation

Airport Terminal Map

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