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Gold Coast Airport (OOL) · Coolangatta

Gold Coast
Airport transfers
from $49.

Private door-to-door transfers from Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Brisbane, Byron Bay and beyond. Fixed fares, real-time flight tracking, meet & greet at arrivals.

Surfers Paradise ~20 min from $49
Brisbane CBD from $89
Byron Bay from $79
Flight tracked automatically
Surfers Paradise
$49
~20 min
Brisbane CBD
$89
~60 min
Byron Bay
$79
~45 min
Pickup location
Destination
Flight number (optional)
Date
Time
Passengers
Vehicle class
🚗
Economy
From $49
🚙
Business
From $89
🏎️
First Class
From $149
🚐
Van / Group
From $110
$
Fixed fare · No surge pricing
Distance
Est. time
Vehicle
✓ Fixed fare
✓ Free cancellation
✓ Flight tracked
🔒
Fixed fares onlyNo surge pricing, ever
🛬
Flight trackingAll GC airlines monitored
🆓
Free cancellationUp to 1 hour before pickup
🪧
Meet & greetName board in arrivals

Popular routes from Gold Coast Airport

Fixed fares to every destination.

Most popular
OOL → Surfers Paradise
Surfers · Broadbeach · Chevron Island
$49 from
⏱ ~20 min · ~25 km
Brisbane
OOL → Brisbane CBD
City · South Bank · Fortitude Valley
$89 from
⏱ ~60 min · ~80 km
NSW · Byron Bay
OOL → Byron Bay
Byron Bay · Bangalow · Mullumbimby
$79 from
⏱ ~45 min · ~60 km
Gold Coast hinterland
OOL → Robina / Coomera
Robina · Coomera · Oxenford · Helensvale
$59 from
⏱ ~30 min · ~35 km
Airport connection
OOL → Brisbane Airport
BNE Domestic or International Terminal
$99 from
⏱ ~65 min · ~90 km
Sunshine Coast
OOL → Noosa / Sunshine Coast
Noosa · Maroochydore · Mooloolaba
$189 from
⏱ ~150 min · ~185 km

Pricing

All fares, upfront.

DestinationEconomyBusinessFirst ClassVan / GroupEst. Time
Surfers Paradise / Broadbeach$49$89$149$110~20 minBook →
Robina / Coomera / Helensvale$59$99$159$125~30 minBook →
Coolangatta / Tweed Heads$39$69$99$79~15 minBook →
Byron Bay$79$129$189$145~45 minBook →
Brisbane CBD$89$149$229$175~60 minBook →
Brisbane Airport (BNE)$99$159$239$185~65 minBook →
Sunshine Coast / Maroochydore$169$269$399$319~140 minBook →

All fares include tolls, GST, and meet & greet. NSW destinations may include additional tolls. Group rates (8+ pax) on request.

Terminal information

Gold Coast Airport
arrivals guide.

Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is located at Coolangatta, at the southern end of the Gold Coast in Queensland — just 2 km from the NSW border and Tweed Heads. It is approximately 25 km south of Surfers Paradise and 80 km south of Brisbane CBD.

The airport has a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall on the ground floor, immediately after the baggage collection area.

  • Single terminal — domestic and international in one building
  • Arrivals hall ground floor — driver waits here with name board
  • International flights: allow 45–60 min for customs clearance
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
  • ATMs, currency exchange, cafes and retail on departure level
  • Car rental counters in the terminal
  • No direct train — private transfer is the primary option
  • Bus 700 connects to Surfers Paradise but impractical with luggage

Key facts

IATA codeOOL
AddressEastern Ave, Bilinga QLD 4225
TerminalSingle integrated terminal
Distance to Surfers Paradise~25 km · ~20 min
Distance to Brisbane CBD~80 km · ~60 min
Distance to Byron Bay~60 km · ~45 min
International complimentary wait60 min from landing
Terminal hours24 hours, 7 days

Your pickup point

Driver locationArrivals hall, ground floor
Driver holdsYour name board
Domestic wait time60 min from landing
International wait time60 min from landing
Luggage assistanceAlways included

Airlines at Gold Coast Airport

Every flight. Every airline.

Jetstar
JQ — Hub airport
Sydney · Melbourne · Adelaide · Perth · Cairns · Darwin · Auckland
Virgin Australia
VA
Sydney · Melbourne · Adelaide · Perth · Hobart · Darwin · Cairns
Qantas
QF
Sydney · Melbourne · Canberra · Darwin · selected routes
International
NZ · SQ · seasonal
Air New Zealand (Auckland), Singapore Airlines (seasonal), other charter flights

Verified reviews

What Gold Coast passengers
say about us.

★★★★★

Flew in to OOL from Sydney, was at my hotel in Surfers in under 25 minutes. Driver was right there, zero fuss. Price was exactly what was quoted — no surprises. Perfect start to the holiday.

AJ
Andrew J.
OOL → Surfers Paradise
Verified Google review
★★★★★

We needed a transfer from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay — not an easy run for most services. Airport Shuttle Services handled it perfectly, comfortable van, great driver, arrived fresh and relaxed.

NR
Nina R.
OOL → Byron Bay
Verified Google review
★★★★★

Corporate event in Brisbane — six of us flying into Gold Coast and needing to get to the CBD for a conference. One van booking, one fixed price, everyone at the venue on time. Highly recommend.

CW
Claire W.
OOL → Brisbane CBD
Verified Google review

Frequently asked questions

Gold Coast Airport
transfer FAQs.

Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta) is approximately 25 km south of Surfers Paradise. The drive takes around 20–25 minutes in normal traffic via the M1 Pacific Motorway. Allow 30–35 minutes during peak hour (7–9am and 4–6pm weekdays) or during school holidays when traffic on the Gold Coast can be significantly heavier.
Yes. Byron Bay is approximately 60 km south of Gold Coast Airport and takes around 45 minutes to drive. Our fares to Byron Bay start from $79 (economy sedan). We also service Bangalow, Mullumbimby, Ballina, and other Northern Rivers NSW destinations. Note that interstate transfers may incur additional tolls, which are included in your quoted fare.
Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane CBD takes approximately 60 minutes in normal conditions via the M1 Pacific Motorway. Allow 75–90 minutes during peak hour or on Friday afternoons when traffic between the Gold Coast and Brisbane can be slow. Your driver monitors traffic in real time and will use the most efficient route.
There is no direct train service to or from Gold Coast Airport. The nearest train station is Varsity Lakes, approximately 15 km from the airport. While bus services (Route 700 to Surfers Paradise) are available, they are impractical for passengers with luggage. A private transfer is the most convenient and stress-free option from Gold Coast Airport.
Yes. We offer direct airport-to-airport transfers between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) from $99. This is a popular route for passengers connecting between international and domestic flights across the two airports. The drive takes approximately 65 minutes.