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.
Departures
Departure times from the airport, QLD time.
Arrival times at the airport, QLD time.
Routes & fares
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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.
- Collect your bags. Facing the exit doors, turn left.
- Walk to the very end of the terminal, past rideshare and the public bus stop.
- Look for the Transit Meeting Area under the white shade sails, where the smaller shuttle buses pick up.
- The bus parks in any available bay at departure time. Once the driver has unloaded, give them your name.
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.