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Gold Coast Airport

También conocido como: OOL Airport, Coolangatta Airport, Gold Coast International Airport.

OOL · YBCG · Gold Coast

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Gold Coast Airport
Código IATA
OOL
Código OACI
YBCG
Ciudad
Gold Coast
País
Australia
Dirección
1 Eastern Avenue, Bilinga QLD 4225, Australia
Coordenadas
-28.1650, 153.5061
Zona horaria
Australia/Brisbane
Terminales
One terminal building with a domestic area at the northern end and an international area at the southern end

Sobre Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is the airport for the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, and for the Tweed coast just over the border in New South Wales. Its entrance is in Bilinga, next to Coolangatta at the southern end of the city, and its main runway crosses the state border.

Jetstar flies the most routes, to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Cairns and other Australian cities, and to Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and Bali. Virgin Australia and Qantas link the Gold Coast with Sydney and Melbourne, Air New Zealand flies to Auckland, Fiji Airways to Nadi and FlyPelican to Newcastle. The airport handled about 6.5 million passengers in the 2025-26 financial year.

All flights use one terminal building, with domestic check-in and gates at its northern end and the international area at its southern end.

From the airport, most travelers head north to Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise and Main Beach, about 27 km (17 miles) and roughly 35 minutes away by car, or to the theme parks further north. Coolangatta, Kirra Beach and Tweed Heads are a few minutes away, and Byron Bay lies about an hour south in New South Wales.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Queensland Airports Limited, under a long-term lease

Passengers per year

About 6.5 million in the 2025-26 financial year

Runways

Main runway 14/32, 2,492 m, crossing the Queensland and New South Wales border; secondary runway 17/35, 582 m

Terminal

One terminal for domestic and international flights

Terminal hours

Open daily from 4:00 to 23:00; overnight stays are not permitted

Consejos de llegada a Gold Coast Airport

On an international flight you go through passport control, collect your bags, then clear customs and biosecurity. Every visitor except New Zealand citizens needs a visa or travel authority, such as an ETA or an eVisitor, arranged before flying. Declare all food, plant material and animal products on the Incoming Passenger Card you receive on board. You then come out into the International Arrivals hall at the southern end of the terminal, where there is a currency exchange counter.

Domestic passengers collect their bags and walk out through the Domestic Arrivals corridor into the arrivals hall, where the car rental desks and a WHSmith store are. WHSmith sells Go Card and Go Explore Card for the buses, which also take contactless bank cards.

Outside, the taxi stand is at the southern end of the terminal near International Arrivals, and the Uber pickup zone is just outside Domestic Arrivals. Cars cannot wait at the curb, so pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals hall and walk you to the parking lot.

The airport runs on Queensland time (UTC+10) all year, and the currency is the Australian dollar.

Transporte terrestre

Buses suit light travelers heading to Burleigh Heads or Robina; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage, at night or for Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

  • Taxi from Gold Coast Airport

    The taxi stand is at the southern end of the terminal, near International Arrivals and across from Rydges Gold Coast Airport. Taxis go door to door, about 35 minutes to Surfers Paradise outside peak traffic.

  • Uber and rideshare

    Uber picks up from a signposted zone at the southern end of the terminal, just outside Domestic Arrivals; DiDi and Shebah use signed points at the curb near Departures. Waits can grow when several flights land together.

  • Translink buses 777 and 760

    Route 777 is a limited-stop express to Burleigh Heads, where it meets the G:link tram for Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. Route 760 runs to Varsity Lakes station, for trains to Brisbane, and Robina, and south to Coolangatta and Tweed Heads. Tap on with a contactless card or a Go Card.

  • Con-X-ion shared shuttle

    Con-X-ion runs shared transfers to Gold Coast areas, Brisbane and Noosa; its desk in the terminal opens from 10:00 to 17:00, with a kiosk at other times. Shared shuttles make several hotel stops.

  • Car rental

    Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot and SIXT have desks in the Domestic Arrivals hall, and the company directs you to the pickup area for your car.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you straight to your hotel or rental, the simplest option for families, late arrivals and trips to Surfers Paradise or Byron Bay.

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Terminales

Gold Coast Airport has one terminal building. The airport calls its two ends the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal, and you walk between them inside.

Domestic Terminal

The northern end of the building, with check-in for all airlines, domestic security, the Domestic Arrivals hall and the domestic gates. Car rental desks are in Domestic Arrivals.

International Terminal

The southern end of the building, with international security, the international departures lounge and the International Arrivals hall, where passengers exit after customs and biosecurity.

Aerolíneas y destinos

Air New Zealand International Terminal

Auckland, Christchurch (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

Fiji Airways International Terminal

Nadi

Guía de la aerolínea

FlyPelican Domestic Terminal

Newcastle

Jetstar Domestic Terminal

Adelaide, Avalon, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin (seasonal), Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth (seasonal), Sydney, Western Sydney (from 25 October 2026)

Guía de la aerolínea

Jetstar International Terminal

Auckland, Bali (Denpasar), Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Queenstown, Wellington

Guía de la aerolínea

Qantas Domestic Terminal

Melbourne, Sydney

Guía de la aerolínea

Qantas International Terminal

Auckland

Guía de la aerolínea

Virgin Australia Domestic Terminal

Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Guía de la aerolínea

Virgin Australia International Terminal

Bali (Denpasar)

Guía de la aerolínea

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal.

  • Currency exchange

    Interchange Travel Money has a counter in the International Arrivals hall, before security, and another in Domestic Departures after security, open 7:00 to 18:00.

  • ATMs

    Multi-currency ATMs dispense Australian dollars, New Zealand dollars and Japanese yen.

  • Pharmacy

    Amcal+ Express is after security, open 5:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and 6:00 to 19:00 on weekends.

  • Duty free

    Heinemann has a duty-free store in the international area, open in line with international flights, and a store in the domestic departures lounge.

  • Luggage lockers

    Smarte Carte lockers are at the front of the terminal, before security, just outside Domestic Departures, available 24 hours.

  • Oversized storage and wrapping

    Smarte Carte stores surfboards, bikes and golf clubs and wraps bags, before security, from 6:00 to 18:00.

  • Shops and restaurants

    Most cafes, bars and shops are in the departures lounges after security; Merlo Coffee Roasters faces check-in and WHSmith is in Domestic Arrivals.

  • Multi-faith and quiet rooms

    Three multi-faith rooms double as quiet spaces: on the landside concourse opposite the main screening point, in the international departures lounge on Level 2, and in domestic departures near Gate 5.

  • Airport hotel

    Rydges Gold Coast Airport is a short walk from the terminal.

Salas VIP del aeropuerto

  • Virgin Australia Lounge

    In the domestic departures area after security, at the southern end opposite Gate 18. Open daily from 60 minutes before the first departure until the last boarding call; entry follows Virgin Australia's lounge eligibility rules.

  • The Qantas Club

    In the domestic departures area, just to the left after security. Entry follows Qantas lounge eligibility rules.

Accesibilidad y asistencia al pasajero

  • Requesting assistance

    Tell your airline when you book, or well before you travel, if you need help such as a wheelchair or escort through the terminal.

  • Reduced mobility

    Priority seating marked in green is spread through the terminal and at the gates, and lifts serve Gates 20 to 23 and international passengers. An adult accessible change facility is in Domestic Departures opposite Gate 12, opened with an MLAK key or a code from the terminal Duty Manager.

  • Hearing and visual support

    Hearing loops are installed at designated points in the terminal to help travelers with hearing devices follow announcements.

  • Service animals

    Two Assistance Dog Zones with toileting areas and water are before security: on the northern walkway north of check-in, and near International Arrivals at the southern end. Confirm cabin travel with your airline and carry the animal's identification card.

  • Hidden disabilities

    Request a Sunflower Lanyard pack online or at the information desk in check-in; it includes a Terminal Sensory Map. The lanyard does not exempt you from security screening.

Estacionamiento

The parking lots are open 24 hours and can be booked ahead online; parking directly in front of the terminal is not allowed.

ParkFast

Covered valet-style parking under a minute from domestic check-in, with drop-off from 5:00 to 12:00 and self-serve key return.

Premium Parking

Fully covered parking a short walk from the terminal.

Terminal Parking

Covered parking one to two minutes from the terminal, with accessible bays. The first 10 minutes in the short-term lot are free for pickups.

Saver Parking

Open-air parking with a covered walkway, a short walk from the International Terminal.

Budget Covered Parking

Undercover parking for flexible stays, a few minutes from the terminal.

Budget Uncovered Parking

Open-air parking for overnight and longer stays, the farthest from the terminal.

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Gold Coast Airport from Surfers Paradise?

Gold Coast Airport is about 27 km (17 miles) south of Surfers Paradise, roughly 35 minutes by car outside peak traffic. Broadbeach is about 18.5 km away and Burleigh Heads just under 14 km. Taxis and pre-booked cars go door to door, while bus 777 runs to Burleigh Heads, where the G:link tram continues north to Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise.

Is Gold Coast Airport the same as Coolangatta Airport?

Yes. The airport was called Coolangatta Airport until 1989, and many people still use that name because it sits beside Coolangatta, at the southern end of the Gold Coast. Its entrance is in Bilinga, Queensland, and its code is OOL. It is the only airport on the Gold Coast, so every flight to the Gold Coast lands here.

How many terminals does Gold Coast Airport have?

Gold Coast Airport has one terminal building for all passenger flights. Domestic check-in, security and gates are at the northern end, and the international area, with its own security and the International Arrivals hall, is at the southern end. The airport refers to the two ends as the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal, and you walk between them inside the building.

Which airlines fly to Gold Coast Airport?

Jetstar flies the most routes from the Gold Coast, across Australia and to New Zealand and Bali. Virgin Australia serves Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Bali, and Qantas flies to Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. Air New Zealand flies to Auckland and seasonally to Christchurch, Fiji Airways to Nadi, and FlyPelican to Newcastle.

Is there a bus or train from Gold Coast Airport?

There is no train station at the airport, but Translink buses stop outside the terminal. Route 777 is a limited-stop express to Burleigh Heads, where you can change to the G:link tram for Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. Route 760 runs to Varsity Lakes station, for trains to Brisbane, and to Robina. Tap on with a contactless bank card or a Go Card.

Where is the taxi stand at Gold Coast Airport?

The taxi stand is at the southern end of the terminal, near International Arrivals and across from Rydges Gold Coast Airport. Taxis from 13 Cabs and Black and White Cabs serve the airport, and both can also be booked by phone. A taxi goes door to door to Coolangatta, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise and Tweed Heads.

Where do I get an Uber at Gold Coast Airport?

Uber has a signposted pickup zone at the southern end of the terminal, just outside Domestic Arrivals, with an Uber Lounge where you can wait. DiDi and Shebah drivers collect passengers from designated points at the curb near Departures. Follow the rideshare signs after you collect your bags, and check the car and driver details in the app.

How far is Gold Coast Airport from Byron Bay?

Byron Bay is about 67 km (42 miles) south of Gold Coast Airport, in New South Wales, roughly 45 to 60 minutes by car along the Pacific Highway depending on traffic. Gold Coast Airport is the closest major airport to Byron Bay. Remember that New South Wales uses daylight saving time from October to April, while the airport stays on Queensland time.

How far is Gold Coast Airport from Brisbane?

Gold Coast Airport is about 90 km (56 miles) south of Brisbane by road, along the Pacific Motorway. Travelers without a car can take bus route 760 to Varsity Lakes station and change to Queensland Rail's Gold Coast line for Brisbane, or book a shared shuttle or private transfer. Brisbane Airport is a separate airport north of the city.

What time zone is Gold Coast Airport in?

Gold Coast Airport runs on Queensland time, Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10), all year, because Queensland does not use daylight saving. Tweed Heads, Byron Bay and the rest of New South Wales move one hour ahead from early October to early April, so in those months your destination's clock can differ from the airport's by an hour.

What do I need to enter Australia at Gold Coast Airport?

Except for New Zealand citizens, every visitor needs a visa or travel authority before flying, such as an ETA through the AustralianETA app or an eVisitor for many European passports. On the plane you fill in the Incoming Passenger Card and declare all food, plant material and animal products. Biosecurity officers check bags after baggage claim, and undeclared items can bring penalties.

Is Gold Coast Airport open 24 hours?

No. The terminal is open daily from 4:00 to 23:00, and overnight stays inside the building are not permitted. The parking lots stay open 24 hours. If your flight lands late or leaves early, Rydges Gold Coast Airport is a short walk from the terminal, and Coolangatta's hotels are only a few minutes away by car.

Is there a lounge at Gold Coast Airport?

Yes. Two airline lounges are in the domestic departures area after security: the Virgin Australia Lounge, at the southern end opposite Gate 18, and The Qantas Club, just to the left after screening. Entry follows each airline's eligibility rules for status, membership or ticket class, so check with your airline before you fly.

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