Private, pre-booked transfers between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and the Gold Coast, door to door. One fixed fare per car, up to 3 passengers, the Gateway Motorway toll included and no surge pricing, in a late-model Lexus RX 350h Luxury hybrid SUV.
Brisbane Airport fares
| Per car, not per person · Up to 3 passengers · Lexus RX 350h | |
|---|---|
| Brisbane Airport to or from | Fare |
| Surfers Paradise and the central Gold Coast | $190 |
| Burleigh Heads, Robina, Varsity Lakes and Miami | $205 |
| Palm Beach, Currumbin, Tugun, Coolangatta and Kirra | $220 |
| Gold Coast Airport | $220 |
| Tweed Heads, Banora Point and Fingal Head | $230 |
| Murwillumbah | $270 |
| Eden Retreat or Gwinganna | $220 |
| Crystal Creek and Upper Crystal Creek | $270 |
| Byron Bay | $380 |
| After hours (10 pm to 5 am) | +$50 |
| Public holidays: open 365 days a year | No surcharge |
Kingscliff and other Northern Rivers towns: quoted up front when you request a booking.
Includes GST, tolls, airport access fees and parking. Domestic and international terminals are the same price. Free waiting: 45 minutes after a domestic landing, 60 minutes after an international one. I meet you inside the terminal at arrivals with your name on a sign and help with your bags.
Free cancellation: cancel up to 6 hours before pick-up for a full refund. Short notice? Message me. I take same-day bookings whenever I'm free.
Your car: late-model Lexus RX 350h Luxury hybrid SUV. Leather seats, quiet hybrid ride, chilled water and phone charging on board.
Why a private transfer to Brisbane Airport
- No train and tram with luggage. By public transport, it's a change at Helensvale and up to 2 hours. I collect you from your door and drop you at your terminal.
- No stops at other hotels, unlike a shared shuttle.
- A price you know before you travel, even in peak-hour traffic.
- The same driver every trip. More about me.
Parking at Brisbane Airport vs a private transfer
Driving yourself and parking is the main alternative. Here's an honest comparison.
- Parking: Brisbane Airport's cheapest option, AIRPARK Undercover, starts from $10 a day, with a free bus to the Domestic Terminal (10 to 15 minutes). Parking at the terminals costs more, and prices change with demand, so book early at bne.com.au.
- Plus the drive: about 85 km each way from Surfers Paradise, with fuel and the Gateway Motorway toll on top.
- A return transfer: $380 per car from Surfers Paradise and the central Gold Coast ($190 each way), tolls included, for up to 3 passengers.
The honest answer: for a long trip on a budget, airport parking usually costs less. A transfer is worth it when you'd rather not drive the M1 before dawn, ride a shuttle bus with your bags, or drive 85 km home after a long-haul flight. With 3 people travelling, it's one fare for the car.
Parking prices checked against the Brisbane Airport website in November 2026.
Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport
It's about 85 km from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airport, around 1 hour 20 minutes outside peak hours. The M1 can be slow on weekday mornings and Friday afternoons, so I plan your pick-up time around your flight and the traffic.
Brisbane Airport to the Gold Coast
Book with your flight number and I'll time your pick-up to your actual landing, so a delayed flight is never a no-show.
Where I'll meet you at Brisbane Airport
The Domestic and International terminals are separate buildings about 3 km apart, so book with your flight number and I'll be at the right one.
- Domestic Terminal: on the ground floor, at the baggage carousel for your flight, holding a sign with your name.
- International Terminal: in the public Arrivals Hall on Level 2, just outside the customs exit doors, holding a sign with your name.
- Flying business or first class? Let me know when you book. You'll be off the plane sooner, so I'll be there earlier.
Message me on WhatsApp as soon as you land, or once you've cleared customs on an international flight. If you can't see me, stay where you are and message me.
Weighing up the train, a shuttle or a private transfer? Read my Brisbane Airport to the Gold Coast guide.
Good to know
How long is the drive from Tweed Heads to Brisbane Airport?
About 105 km, roughly 1 hour 25 minutes outside peak hours. Tweed Heads is in NSW, so from October to April it's an hour ahead of Brisbane. I'll confirm your pick-up time in both time zones.
Do you cover the Brisbane cruise terminal?
Yes, at fixed fares from $165. See Brisbane Cruise Terminal transfers.
Can I book a return trip?
Yes. Send both trips in one booking request and I'll confirm them together.
Heading to a hinterland retreat?
I run fixed-fare transfers from Brisbane Airport to Eden Retreat and Gwinganna, at any flight time.
Also see Gold Coast Airport transfers and Ballina Byron Airport transfers, or read the FAQ. Compare every route on the Fares page.