Gold Coast Airport (OOL) · Coolangatta

Gold Coast Airport shuttle

The closest major airport to Byron Bay. Land, grab your bags and ride straight to Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise or the Brisbane TrainLink.

4daily services to Byron
~50 minto Byron Bay
$49adult one-way to Byron

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Daily shuttle times

Departures

Airport → Byron Bay
8:00am10:15am12:00pm2:45pm

Departure times from the airport, QLD time.

Byron Bay → Airport
9:50am12:20pm1:50pm4:50pm

Arrival times at the airport, QLD time.

From October to April Byron Bay is an hour ahead of Queensland, so Byron Bay clocks show an hour later. Times are indicative and may vary with traffic.
Full timetable with all stops →
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Where we go

Routes & fares

Airport ⇄ Byron Bay$49adult one-way · $90 return · kids $39
Airport ⇄ Surfers Paradise$25one-way, all passengers

Infants (0–3) travel free. All fares & FAQs →

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Pick-up & drop-off point

Where to find us at the airport

We pick up and drop off at the Coach Transit Centre, at the northern end of the domestic terminal.

  1. Collect your bags. Facing the exit doors, turn left.
  2. Walk to the very end of the terminal, past rideshare and the public bus stop.
  3. Look for the Transit Meeting Area under the white shade sails, where the smaller shuttle buses pick up.
  4. The bus parks in any available bay at departure time. Once the driver has unloaded, give them your name.
Transit Centre Meeting Point sign at Gold Coast Airport, under the white shade sailsGold Coast Airport terminal map showing the Coach Transit Centre at the northern end
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. The pick-up is signposted and a short walk from baggage claim.
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Your gateway

Why fly into Gold Coast Airport?

Gold Coast Airport (also called Coolangatta Airport) is the closest major airport to Byron Bay and a key hub for Northern NSW. It's minutes from the Gold Coast's beaches and under an hour from Byron Bay, and its compact terminal means quick arrivals and easy connections.

Whether you're heading to Byron for a retreat or to Surfers Paradise's beachfront, our regular shuttles put it all within easy reach from the moment you land.

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