Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport Transfers
The Short Answer
Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport is a fixed $80 Sedan or similar, or $105 for the 7-seat Kia Carnival — per vehicle, GST included with no tolls on the OOL run, locked at booking. The run is about 14 km, around 15–20 min off-peak. Door-to-door with flight monitoring, and booking both legs on one reservation takes 5% off the return leg.
The trip back from Gold Coast Airport is $95 sedan or $120 Kia Carnival, because airport pickups include the airport access fee and the driver meeting you inside the terminal with a name sign.
Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport transfers are a fixed $80 sedan or $105 Kia Carnival — per vehicle, GST included with no tolls on the OOL run, price locked at booking. No meter, no surge.
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Route: Burleigh Waters → Gold Coast Airport (OOL) via Reedy Creek Road and the M1 Pacific Motorway south
Distance: approximately 14 km
Drive time: around 15–20 min off-peak
Pricing: a fixed $80 Sedan or similar / $105 Kia Carnival — per vehicle, GST included with no tolls on the OOL run
Airport pickups: $95 sedan / $120 Kia Carnival — includes the airport access fee and arrivals-hall meet & greet
Booking: online by card; both legs on one reservation takes 5% off the return leg
- ✔ Price locked at booking — no meter, no surge, no fuel levy
- ✔ Driver allocated ahead with SMS confirmation
- ✔ Collection across the canal-front streets, Burleigh Golf Club side and Treetops precinct
- ✔ No charge for normal airport waiting on monitored pickups
- ✔ After-hours pickups (9pm–6am) pre-booked with the fee inside the quote
- ✔ Higher rate on Easter Sunday only (closed on Christmas Day)
At a Glance
Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport is a fixed $80 Sedan or similar, or $105 for the 7-seat Kia Carnival — per vehicle, GST included with no tolls on the OOL run, locked at booking. The run is about 14 km, around 15–20 min off-peak. Door-to-door with flight monitoring, and booking both legs on one reservation takes 5% off the return leg. Collection is door-to-door across the canal-front streets, Burleigh Golf Club side and Treetops precinct, with the pickup time calculated from your flight and the traffic pattern for the hour you travel.
CGC Pricing — Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport Transfers
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| Vehicle | Capacity | Luggage | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | 2 large cases + 2 carry-on | a fixed $80 |
| 7-seat Kia Carnival | up to 7 passengers | up to 9 large cases (6 with 6–7 aboard) | a fixed $105 |
Need more than 7 seats? The 12-seat VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) carries up to 8 check-in suitcases plus carry-on (a luggage trailer takes more), or your group can travel in two vehicles — both are priced in the booking form.
Pickups from Gold Coast Airport are priced separately — $95 sedan, $120 Kia Carnival — as they include the airport access fee and arrivals-hall meet & greet.
- Displayed pricing is based on standard rates, which apply 6am–9pm — we’re available 24/7 except Christmas Day
- After-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur an additional surcharge, confirmed in your online quote
- No surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy — school holidays, event weekends and peak periods at standard rate
- Higher rate applies on Easter Sunday only (closed on Christmas Day)
- Pricing is per vehicle, not per passenger; all prices include GST
- Baby seats and child seats provided and fitted under QLD law — arranged at booking at $35 per seat
- Booking both legs on one reservation applies a 5% discount to the return leg
Final price is displayed before booking confirmation. No in-car payment accepted — booking is confirmed online before travel.
Route & Drive Time
| Route | Burleigh Waters (QLD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL) via Reedy Creek Road and the M1 Pacific Motorway south |
|---|---|
| Distance | approximately 14 km |
| Drive time | around 15–20 min off-peak; allow extra in weekday peaks and school-holiday periods |
| Tolls | None — the OOL run is toll-free |
Collection is door-to-door across the canal-front streets, Burleigh Golf Club side and Treetops precinct, with the pickup time calculated from your flight and the traffic pattern for the hour you travel.
The M1 stretch of the run is newly widened: the 10 km between Varsity Lakes (Exit 85) and Tugun (Exit 95) went from two to a minimum of three lanes in both directions, an upgrade completed in November 2025, according to Transport and Main Roads.
“I’m on the M1 in under ten minutes from most Burleigh Waters streets, and at the terminal in fifteen to twenty. For a 6am flight that’s a pickup around twenty to four, and at that hour a porch light on is the quickest way to find the right house.”
Is There a Bus From Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport?
Not from your door. Gold Coast Airport lists two bus routes from nearby: the 760, which links the airport with Varsity Lakes train station and Robina Town Centre, and the 777, a limited-stop express between the airport and the G:link tram at Burleigh Heads, via Palm Beach. There is no train station at the airport, so from Burleigh Waters the bus means getting yourself and your bags to Varsity Lakes station or the Burleigh Heads tram stop first — and service hours vary by route, so check the timetable for an early flight.
Door to door, CGC is a fixed $80 sedan or $105 Kia Carnival to the airport — about 14 km, around 15 to 20 minutes off-peak, toll-free — and $95 / $120 for the trip back, because airport pickups include the airport access fee and the driver meeting you inside the terminal with a name sign.
Fleet Available From Burleigh Waters
Two core vehicles handle the majority of Burleigh Waters bookings — the Sedan or similar for 1–3 passengers with standard luggage, and the 7-seat Kia Carnival for families with fitted QLD baby and child seats and multi-suitcase international manifests. For groups of 8–11, the 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) keeps everyone in one vehicle — priced in the booking form.


| Vehicle | Capacity | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | 2 large cases + 2 carry-on | Couples and solo travellers with standard luggage (no surfboards) |
| 7-seat Kia Carnival | Up to 7 passengers | Up to 9 large cases (6 with 6–7 aboard) | Families with fitted baby and child seats, multi-suitcase international luggage, up to 3 boards |
| 12-seat VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers, priced in the booking form) | 8–11 passengers | Up to 8 large suitcases (trailer for more) | Group bookings, wedding parties and corporate movements |
Why Book CGC
Why Burleigh Waters Travellers Book CGC
- Fixed pricing — the figure you see at booking is the figure you pay; no meter, no surge, no variation by traffic
- Door-to-door — collection at your address across the canal-front streets, Burleigh Golf Club side and Treetops precinct
- Flight monitored — early or delayed arrivals handled automatically, no charge for normal airport waiting
- Driver allocated ahead — name and vehicle confirmed by SMS before pickup
- Licensed booked-hire service — QLD-compliant child restraints provided and fitted
Burleigh Waters Transfer FAQs
How much is a transfer from Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport?
A fixed $80 Sedan or similar or $105 7-seat Kia Carnival — per vehicle, not per person, GST included with no tolls on the OOL run and locked at booking.
What does a pickup from Gold Coast Airport to Burleigh Waters cost?
$95 sedan or $120 Kia Carnival — pickups price separately because they include the airport access fee and arrivals-hall meet & greet.
How long does Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport take?
About 14 km via Reedy Creek Road and the M1 Pacific Motorway south — around 15–20 min off-peak. Your booking builds in a buffer for the hour you travel.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. One fixed figure covers everyone on board, luggage included.
Are baby and child seats available?
Yes — rear-facing baby seats, forward-facing child seats or boosters provided and fitted under QLD law, arranged at booking at $35 per seat.
Do you monitor flights?
Yes. Your driver tracks the flight and adjusts to early or delayed arrivals automatically. Waiting is included for 1 hour after a domestic landing and 90 minutes after an international one, from actual landing — $2 a minute after that.
Is there a discount for booking the return trip?
Yes — book both legs on one reservation and a 5% discount applies to the return leg.
Where will my driver meet me at Gold Coast Airport?
Your driver waits inside the terminal with your name on a sign — in-terminal meet and greet is included in every Gold Coast Airport (OOL) pickup fare at no extra charge, and your SMS confirmation includes arrival instructions.
What time should I leave Burleigh Waters for a 6am flight?
Around 3:40am for a 6am domestic flight: about 15 to 20 minutes to the terminal plus the 2-hour domestic buffer. A 7am international flight is also about a 3:40am pickup, because international flights need 3 hours at the terminal.
Is there a bus from Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport?
Not from your door. Gold Coast Airport lists two bus routes from nearby: the 760, which links the airport with Varsity Lakes train station and Robina Town Centre, and the 777, a limited-stop express between the airport and the G:link tram at Burleigh Heads, via Palm Beach. You would need to get to one of those stops with your bags first and check the timetable for an early flight. A CGC transfer is door to door in about 15 to 20 minutes for a fixed $80 sedan or $105 Kia Carnival.
Which airport is closer to Burleigh Waters?
Gold Coast Airport — about 14 km and 15 to 20 minutes south, toll-free, for a fixed $80 sedan or $105 Kia Carnival. Brisbane Airport is about 101 km north, around 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 25 minutes off-peak.
How much is Burleigh Waters to Brisbane Airport?
A fixed $215 sedan or $275 Kia Carnival, the same in both directions, with the Gateway toll included — about 101 km, around 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 25 minutes off-peak.
Do you go to the Brisbane cruise terminal?
Yes. Burleigh Waters to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal at Pinkenba is the same fixed fare as Brisbane Airport — $215 sedan or $275 Kia Carnival, in either direction.
Can you take surfboards or golf clubs?
Yes, in the Kia Carnival — up to 3 boards, and golf bags fit too. The sedan doesn’t take boards, so flag them at booking and a Carnival is allocated.
How much luggage fits?
The sedan takes 3 passengers with 2 check-in cases and 2 carry-ons. The Kia Carnival takes up to 9 large bags for 1 to 4 passengers, 7 for five and 6 for six or seven. A pram or stroller doesn’t count as luggage, but it does mean the Carnival rather than the sedan.
How do I pay?
By card online at booking, through the secure payment link. Every transfer is pre-booked and paid before travel, so there is nothing to pay in the car.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel more than 24 hours before pickup and the full amount is held as credit for a future booking. Within 24 hours of pickup no credit applies.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Online bookings need at least 12 hours’ notice. For anything sooner, call or text 0416 131 285 and we’ll tell you whether a car is free.
Do you run on public holidays?
Yes, by pre-booking — we’re available 24/7 except Christmas Day, when we’re closed. A higher rate applies on Easter Sunday only; every other public holiday is the standard fixed fare.
Can a group of 8 or more travel together?
Yes. Up to 7 fit one Kia Carnival. For 8 or more, the booking form offers a second vehicle or the 12-seat VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers), both priced in the form.
Can you collect from the canal-front streets or near Treetops?
Yes — any Burleigh Waters address, including the canal-front streets, the Burleigh Golf Club side and the streets around Treetops. Give us the street address and any unit or gate details at booking and the driver meets you there.
Book Your Burleigh Waters Transfer
Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport transfers are a fixed $80 sedan or $105 Kia Carnival — per vehicle, GST included with no tolls on the OOL run, price locked at booking. No meter, no surge. Driver’s name and number by SMS before the day, flight monitoring on every airport pickup. 5.0 stars from 99 Google reviews.
Get an instant quoteExternal Authority Resources
Brisbane Airport and Gold Coast Airport publish terminal maps, check-in cut-off times and arrivals information. Queensland child restraint rules govern the under-7 restraint framework on family bookings. Queensland Traffic reports live M1 and Gateway Motorway conditions. Queensland Transport and Main Roads publishes the Booked Hire licensing framework under which CGC operates.
CGC Airport Transfers — private door-to-door Burleigh Waters to Gold Coast Airport transfers across the canal-front streets, Burleigh Golf Club side and Treetops precinct, GST included with no tolls on the OOL run. Pricing: a fixed $80 Sedan or similar / $105 Kia Carnival, locked at booking. Standard hours 6am–9pm; after-hours pickups (9pm–6am) by pre-booking with the fee confirmed inside the locked quote. Baby and child seats provided and fitted under QLD law. Licensed and insured under Queensland Booked Hire arrangements.
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