Gold Coast Airport Transportation

Inside the terminal, in the Domestic Arrivals or International Arrivals hall depending on your flight, holding a sign with your name. Cars cannot wait at the curb, so your driver walks you to the vehicle.

Surfers Paradise is about 27 km (17 miles) north of the airport, roughly 35 minutes by car outside peak traffic. Burleigh Heads is just under 14 km away, Broadbeach about 18.5 km, and Coolangatta only a few minutes.

Yes. We drive to hotels, apartments and holiday rentals in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach and Southport. Give the full address, including the building name and unit number.

Yes. Coolangatta and Kirra are minutes from the terminal, and Burleigh Heads is on the way north. We also drive to Palm Beach, Currumbin and Tweed Heads.

Yes. We drive to hotels near Sea World, Movie World, Wet'n'Wild and Dreamworld at Main Beach, Oxenford and Coomera. Give the hotel address or the park you are heading to when you book.

Byron Bay is in New South Wales, south of the airport. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.

Brisbane is about 90 km north of the airport. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.

Gold Coast Airport has one terminal. Domestic flights arrive at its northern end and international flights at its southern end, after immigration, customs and biosecurity, so tell us your flight number when you book.

Yes. Give the full street address, any building or gate access details and a contact number, so your driver can find the entrance.

Yes. Your pickup is booked for your flight's arrival time, and your driver follows the flight. The terminal itself closes from 23:00 to 4:00, so give your exact flight time for very late or early trips.

There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.

We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, update it in Manage your booking so the pickup can be moved.

Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel or holiday home, and give your flight number and departure time, so the pickup leaves time for check-in and security.

Not all year. Queensland does not use daylight saving, so the Gold Coast stays on UTC+10 and is one hour behind Sydney, Tweed Heads and Byron Bay from October to April.

No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from OOL; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Gold Coast Airport page.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.