THE SHORT ANSWER
From Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, a private transfer to Coolangatta costs $239 per vehicle in an executive sedan, Surfers Paradise $299 and Brisbane City $499. Because our licence covers trips that start or finish in Queensland, we only drive from Ballina Airport to Queensland destinations, not to Byron Bay or other NSW towns.
- Coolangatta
- $239
- Surfers Paradise
- $299
- Brisbane City
- $499
Fares from Ballina Airport
| To | Distance | Sedan | V-Class | Vito-Tourer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolangatta | 88 km | $239 | $299 | $299 |
| Surfers Paradise | 115 km | $299 | $379 | $379 |
| Brisbane City | 188 km | $499 | $619 | $619 |
At Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
The airport says its pick-up and drop-off zone directly in front of the terminal is for immediate loading and unloading only, and that commercial operators must be registered and approved by Ballina Shire Council to use its ground transport car park (airport FAQs; ground transport operators). Your booking confirmation gives the meeting arrangement for your driver. Enter your flight number when you book.
Why only Queensland destinations?
Our licence covers trips that start or finish in Queensland. Ballina Airport to Surfers Paradise finishes in Queensland, so we can take it; Ballina Airport to Byron Bay or Lennox Head has both ends in NSW, so we can't. For those, the airport lists local taxi, shuttle and transfer operators on its transport page.
Crossing the border in summer
Ballina is in NSW, which uses daylight saving; Queensland doesn't. For 2026–27, NSW clocks went forward on 4 October 2026 and go back on 4 April 2027 (NSW Government). Between those dates, your flight lands in NSW time and you arrive in Queensland an hour "earlier" by the clock; enter your pickup in NSW local time.
Ballina, Gold Coast or Brisbane Airport?
If you're staying on the Gold Coast, flying into Gold Coast Airport is shorter: Surfers Paradise is 28 km from there by our booking system, against 115 km from Ballina. See Gold Coast Airport transfers. For Brisbane, compare Brisbane Airport private transfers. Staying in the Northern Rivers? Northern Rivers transfers covers trips between those towns and Queensland.
What's included
- A vehicle reserved for your party, airport to door.
- One fixed fare per vehicle, shown before you pay.
- Flight number on file, child seats by type, notes for your driver.
See private transfer vehicles; for larger parties, group transfers Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Ballina Airport questions
How much is a transfer from Ballina Airport to the Gold Coast?
$239 to Coolangatta or $299 to Surfers Paradise in an executive sedan, per vehicle, one way, from our booking system on 2 November 2026.
Can you take me from Ballina Airport to Byron Bay?
No. Both are in NSW, and our trips must start or finish in Queensland. The airport lists local operators for that trip.
How much is Ballina Airport to Brisbane?
$499 in a sedan or $619 in a Mercedes van to Brisbane City, per vehicle, one way.
Is the fare per person?
No, per vehicle. Everyone in the car or van shares one fare.