Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport (BNE) Transfers
Last updated: June 2026
Route: Coolangatta → Brisbane Airport (BNE) — Domestic and International terminals
Distance: Approximately 110km via M1 Pacific Motorway, Logan Motorway and Gateway Motorway
Drive time: Around 1h 30–1h 40min off-peak (1h 55min–2h 15min weekday peak)
Indicative pricing: Approximately $235 Sedan or similar / $325 Kia Carnival / $650 12-seater Transporter — based on standard operating hours 5am–9pm, with the Gateway toll included. Final quote locked at booking; after-hours, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges
Service: Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation, long-haul international option, cross-border NSW–QLD pickups, child seats arranged at booking, with pre-booked transfers available across standard and after-hours periods
CGC Airport Transfers has provided pre-booked private airport transfers across South East Queensland and Northern NSW since 2020. This is a pre-booked private airport transfer service, not a taxi, rideshare or shared shuttle. One booking, one vehicle, no shared stops. CGC Airport Transfers services Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport for both Domestic and International Terminal transfers.
- ✔ Exact quote calculated online
- ✔ Flight details checked and monitored
- ✔ Gateway toll included
- ✔ Child seats arranged at booking
- ✔ Driver allocated prior to pickup
- Coolangatta → Brisbane Airport (BNE) — this page
- Coolangatta → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
CGC Airport Transfers provides private door-to-door Coolangatta to BNE transfers — the long-haul international option from the southernmost Gold Coast suburb.
Popular pickup points include:
- Coolangatta Beach
- Coolangatta Surf Club
- The Strand Coolangatta
- Greenmount Beach
- Greenmount Surf Club
- Rainbow Bay
- Kirra Beach
- Snapper Rocks
- Duranbah Beach
- Point Danger
- Jack Evans Boat Harbour
- Marine Parade
- Griffith Street
- Kirra Surf precinct
- Twin Towns
Coolangatta sits directly adjacent to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Most residents and visitors use OOL for domestic and short-haul Asia-Pacific via our Gold Coast Airport (OOL) transfers. The BNE run is specifically for international long-haul routes OOL doesn’t service — the international widebody carrier base operating from Brisbane to Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia.
Door-to-door from Marine Parade beachfront apartments (Mantra Coolangatta Beach, Komune Coolangatta), the Griffith Street central precinct (Sage Hotel Coolangatta), Kirra on Pacific Parade (Kirra Beach Hotel, Kirra Surf Apartments), Bilinga on Golden Four Drive, Tugun on Hill Street and the John Flynn Hospital precinct, Rainbow Bay and Greenmount around Mick Schamburg Park, Snapper Rocks and Point Danger at the QLD–NSW border.
Cross-border pickups from Twin Towns Services Club, Banora Point and Tweed Heads West. Pre-booked service for early-morning international departures, with any after-hours surcharge confirmed in the online quote. School holidays and Schoolies — no surge. Return transfers from BNE back to Coolangatta can be booked on the same reservation.
Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport Transfer Overview
CGC Airport Transfers provides pre-booked Brisbane Airport transfers from Coolangatta, including Marine Parade, the Griffith Street precinct, Kirra, Bilinga, Tugun, Rainbow Bay, Greenmount, Snapper Rocks, Point Danger and cross-border Tweed Heads addresses.
The route is approximately 110 kilometres via the Gold Coast Highway and Stewart Road onto the M1 Pacific Motorway northbound through Tugun, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Nerang, Helensvale, Coomera, Ormeau and Yatala, the Logan Motorway merge at Loganholme and the Gateway Motorway into BNE, taking around 1 hour 30 to 1 hour 40 minutes off-peak. Weekday morning peak (6:30am–9:30am) may add 20 to 35 minutes, bringing peak runs to 1h 55min–2h 15min.
- Vehicles: Sedan or similar (1–3), Kia Carnival (up to 7), 12-seater Transporter (8–11)
- Terminals: Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal and International Terminal
- Included: Gateway Motorway toll and flight tracking on every booking
- Pricing: approximately $235 Sedan or similar, $325 Kia Carnival, $650 12-seater Transporter — based on standard operating hours 5am–9pm, locked at booking; after-hours transfers between 9pm and 5am may incur a surcharge
Return transfers from Brisbane Airport back to Coolangatta can be booked on the same reservation. Timing rule: drive time plus 1.5 hours for domestic, plus 3 hours for international — a 9am domestic flight lines up with a 6:00am pickup, an 8am international with a 3:20am pickup. Most Coolangatta travellers use OOL (walking distance) for domestic and short-haul Asia-Pacific; the BNE run is specifically for international long-haul OOL doesn’t operate. School holidays and Schoolies — no surge.
CGC Pricing — Coolangatta to BNE
| Vehicle | Capacity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | approximately $235 |
| Kia Carnival | up to 7 passengers | approximately $325 |
| 12-seater Transporter | 8–11 passengers | approximately $650 |
Indicative pricing based on your exact pickup address and standard operating hours (5am–9pm), locked at booking, with only slight variation by exact Coolangatta or Tweed-side pickup address. The final quote is calculated on road distance from your specific address to Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal or Brisbane Airport International Terminal. After-hours transfers between 9pm and 5am, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges.
- Gateway Motorway toll already included in the locked quote
- Displayed pricing is based on standard operating hours from 5am to 9pm
- After-hours transfers between 9pm and 5am may incur an additional surcharge
- No surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy
- Higher rate applies on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday only
- School holiday peak periods (Easter, July, September, Christmas-to-January) and Schoolies week (late November) at standard rate
- Pricing is per vehicle, not per passenger
- Child seats arranged at booking. NSW road rules require children aged 7 and under to use an approved child restraint on Tweed-side pickups; CGC fits the correct seat for Coolangatta and Tweed pickups when arranged at booking, and an additional child seat cost applies, added to your quote at booking
Final price is displayed before booking confirmation. No in-car payment accepted — booking is confirmed online before travel.
Route, Distance and Drive Time
| Detail | Coolangatta → BNE |
|---|---|
| Distance | Approximately 110 km |
| Drive time (off-peak) | Approximately 1h 30–1h 40min |
| Drive time (weekday peak) | 1h 55min to 2h 15min through Yatala and the Logan Motorway merge (6:30am–9:30am) |
| Primary route | Gold Coast Highway / Marine Parade → Stewart Road → M1 Pacific Motorway north (Tugun, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Nerang, Helensvale, Coomera, Ormeau, Yatala) → Logan Motorway merge at Loganholme → Gateway Motorway → BNE |
| Domestic pickup buffer | Drive + 1.5h (≈ 3h 10min before flight) |
| International pickup buffer | Drive + 3h (≈ 4h 40min before flight) |
| Gateway Motorway toll | Included in the locked quote |
Suggested Pickup Times
Off-peak M1 conditions assumed. Pickups before 5am or after 9pm fall outside standard operating hours and may attract an after-hours surcharge, confirmed in your online quote.
| Flight time | Type | Coolangatta pickup | BNE arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am | Domestic | ≈ 4:00am | ≈ 5:30am |
| 9:00am | Domestic | ≈ 6:00am | ≈ 7:30am |
| 2:00pm | Domestic | ≈ 11:00am | ≈ 12:30pm |
| 7:00am | International | ≈ 2:20am | ≈ 4:00am |
| 8:00am | International | ≈ 3:20am | ≈ 5:00am |
| 9:00am | International | ≈ 4:20am | ≈ 6:00am |
| 10:00am | International | ≈ 5:20am | ≈ 7:00am |
| 1:00pm | International | ≈ 8:20am | ≈ 10:00am |
For the full framework see our how early to leave for Brisbane Airport guide.
Coolangatta to BNE vs Coolangatta to OOL
| Factor | Coolangatta → BNE | Coolangatta → OOL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | Approximately 110 km | Walking distance to a few kilometres |
| Drive time (off-peak) | 1h 30–1h 40min | Minutes |
| Primary route | Stewart Road → M1 north → Logan → Gateway | Local roads — the OOL terminal adjoins Coolangatta at Bilinga |
| Best for | Major international connections and wider domestic capacity | Domestic east-coast, New Zealand and short-haul international |
OOL is the obvious choice for most Coolangatta travel — see our Gold Coast Airport (OOL) transfers. BNE is the right choice when the flight network demands it — the international long-haul widebody network out of Brisbane serving Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia, routes OOL doesn’t operate.
Brisbane Airport Terminals From Coolangatta
Domestic Terminal — Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and regional services, with the wider mainline capacity for interstate travel to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
International Terminal — major international carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways. Flight details are checked before travel so the correct terminal is used. For terminal layout and check-in planning, see our Brisbane Airport terminal guide.
NSW–QLD Cross-Border Operation
Two States, One Locked Quote
Coolangatta sits at the QLD–NSW border. Snapper Rocks and Point Danger mark the eastern beachfront border line; the OOL runway physically crosses the state line at Bilinga. CGC handles cross-border pickups from Twin Towns Services Club, Banora Point and Tweed Heads West routinely under Queensland Booked Hire licensing. The locked quote covers the entire NSW-and-QLD road distance, the Gateway Motorway toll (QLD side, BNE arrival) is included, and there are no border-crossing surcharges or app boundary issues at the state line.
Child seats — both sides of the border: child seats are arranged at booking and CGC fits the correct rear-facing capsule, forward-facing seat or booster before pickup, whether the pickup is on the Coolangatta (QLD) side or the Tweed Heads (NSW) side. For NSW Tweed-side pickups (Twin Towns, Banora Point, Tweed Heads West), NSW road rules require children aged 7 and under to use an approved, age-appropriate child restraint, with no taxi or hire-car exemption in New South Wales for this age group. Provide each child’s age and approximate size when booking so the correct seat is prepared before the early-morning departure. An additional child seat cost applies and is added to your quote at booking.
References: Queensland Government — child restraints and Transport for NSW — child car seats.
What’s Included on Every Booking
Door-to-Door Service
Pickup from any Coolangatta or cross-border Tweed-side address — Marine Parade beachfront apartment lobby, Griffith Street hotel forecourt, Kirra Pacific Parade residential, Bilinga Golden Four Drive, Tugun Hill Street, Rainbow Bay around Mick Schamburg Park, Snapper Rocks Road, Twin Towns precinct or Banora Point residential.
Drivers familiar with Marine Parade apartment lobby codes, Griffith Street precinct side-street loading zones, Snapper Rocks Road gated access and Tweed-side NSW residential addresses.
Driver & Vehicle
- Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation — night-before SMS with driver name and vehicle registration
- Modern, air-conditioned vehicles — Sedan, Kia Carnival and 12-seater Transporter
- Surfboards accommodated — Carnival fits up to 3 boards in 1-2 bags. Critical for the Snapper Rocks / Greenmount / Kirra / Duranbah / Superbank surf community on international surf trips to Indonesia, Fiji, the Maldives, the Philippines and Central America
- Child seats arranged at booking — rear-facing capsule, forward-facing seat or booster fitted before pickup; on NSW Tweed-side pickups NSW road rules require children aged 7 and under to use an approved child restraint. An additional child seat cost applies, added to your quote at booking
- Driver-handled luggage at the apartment lobby, hotel forecourt and the BNE terminal forecourt
Pricing & Tolls
- Indicative pricing based on your exact pickup address, locked at booking — no surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy
- Gateway Motorway toll included in the locked quote
- Displayed pricing based on standard operating hours 5am–9pm — after-hours transfers between 9pm and 5am may incur an additional surcharge, confirmed in your online quote (since most international long-haul BNE departures from Coolangatta require early-morning pickups between 2am and 4am)
- School holidays and Schoolies week — no surge
Reliability
- Flight details monitored and verified before travel to ensure the correct terminal and booking information
- Cross-border NSW-to-QLD operation — routine, no app boundary issues at the state line
- Pre-booked early morning and after-hours transfers available — early-morning international departures handled routinely, with any after-hours surcharge confirmed in the online quote
- Licensed booked-hire service under Queensland Booked Hire arrangements administered by Queensland Transport and Main Roads, operating cross-border to the Tweed Heads side of the NSW border
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Coolangatta Pickup Points
CGC services every Coolangatta address and the adjoining cross-border Tweed Heads NSW network. The list below is illustrative — your specific apartment lobby, hotel front entrance, residential driveway or holiday rental is captured at booking.
CGC Airport Transfers regularly services passengers departing from Mantra Coolangatta Beach, Komune Coolangatta, Kirra Surf Apartments, Sage Hotel Coolangatta, Greenmount accommodation, Rainbow Bay holiday rentals and Twin Towns accommodation heading to Brisbane Airport.
Beachfront & Central Precinct
- Marine Parade beachfront — oceanfront apartments, hotel forecourts and holiday rentals along Marine Parade, including Mantra Coolangatta Beach and Komune Coolangatta
- Griffith Street precinct — central Coolangatta cafés, shops, residential and short-stay accommodation including Sage Hotel Coolangatta, with The Strand Coolangatta as the central retail anchor
- Coolangatta Surf Club precinct — beachfront surrounds at the eastern end of Marine Parade
- Kirra — Pacific Parade, Coolangatta Road, Kirra Surf Life Saving Club area, Kirra Beach Hotel and Kirra Surf Apartments
Northern & Hospital Precinct
- Bilinga — Pacific Parade, Golden Four Drive and residential streets immediately north of Coolangatta
- Tugun — Hill Street, Pacific Parade, the John Flynn Private Hospital precinct
Border Beachfront & Cross-Border NSW
- Rainbow Bay and Greenmount — beachfront residential around Mick Schamburg Park, Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Greenmount Surf Club and Greenmount Beach
- Snapper Rocks and Point Danger — apartments and residences around Snapper Rocks Road at the QLD–NSW border, with Duranbah Beach immediately south of Point Danger. Point Danger marks the southernmost tip of the Gold Coast
- Twin Towns precinct (Tweed Heads, NSW) — Twin Towns Services Club area, Jack Evans Boat Harbour surrounds and adjacent NSW-side accommodation
- Banora Point and Tweed Heads West (NSW) — residential streets across the border
- Holiday rentals and short-stay apartments across Marine Parade, Griffith Street, Kirra, Bilinga, Tugun, Rainbow Bay, Snapper Rocks and the broader Coolangatta 4225 postcode plus Tweed Heads accommodation network
Coolangatta: Southernmost Gold Coast with the Long-Haul BNE Run
Coolangatta sits at the southernmost tip of the Gold Coast. Marine Parade runs the length of the beachfront from Greenmount and Rainbow Bay across to Kirra and Bilinga, and the Griffith Street precinct anchors the central commercial spine.
Snapper Rocks and Point Danger mark the Queensland–NSW border on the eastern beachfront, with the iconic Superbank wave running from Snapper Rocks north through Greenmount and Kirra.
Coolangatta is best known for Gold Coast Airport (OOL) — the OOL terminal precinct is literally walking distance from central Coolangatta, with the OOL runway physically crossing the QLD–NSW border at Bilinga. For domestic east-coast flights, short-haul Asia-Pacific and New Zealand international, OOL is the obvious choice and the drive is minutes rather than hours.
The Coolangatta-to-BNE run on this page is specifically the long-haul international option — for routes OOL does not operate. That means the full international widebody carrier base out of BNE serving Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia.
The 110-kilometre M1 corridor crosses the full Gold Coast through Tugun, Burleigh, Robina, Nerang, Helensvale, Coomera, Ormeau and Yatala to the Logan Motorway merge and the Gateway Motorway directly into BNE — one of the longest Brisbane Airport runs from the Gold Coast.
The controlling pickup detail on every Coolangatta BNE booking is the specific access point. Marine Parade beachfront apartments have varying lobby and basement-level arrangements. The Griffith Street precinct uses side-street loading zones. Snapper Rocks and Point Danger residential frequently includes long unmarked driveways. Cross-border Tweed Heads addresses follow the NSW child restraint requirement. The CGC booking record captures the specific landmark and the night-before SMS confirms the exact pickup point.
Fleet Available From Coolangatta
| Vehicle | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers, 2 checked bags + 2 carry-on | Solo travellers, couples, business and executive travel on the long-leg international BNE run |
| Kia Carnival | Up to 7 passengers, around 6 checked bags depending on passenger mix | Families with child seats arranged at booking, multi-suitcase manifests, surfboard trips (up to 3 boards in 1-2 bags) |
| 12-seater Transporter | 8–11 passengers for larger groups | Wedding parties departing through BNE after Coolangatta, Rainbow Bay or cross-border Tweed weddings, group surf trips, multi-family movements |
Real Scenario: Marine Parade Coolangatta to BNE International
A solo business traveller staying in a Marine Parade Coolangatta beachfront apartment has an 8:00am Saturday international flight from BNE International. Luggage: two large suitcases and a carry-on garment bag.
Booking placed three weeks ahead with the Marine Parade apartment building name, unit number and the flight number on the record. The locked quote covers the sedan rate and the Gateway Motorway toll, with the early-morning after-hours surcharge (3:20am pickup inside the 9pm–5am window) calculated and confirmed in the online quote.
CGC allocates a sedan. The booking system applies the international timing rule (1h 40min drive plus 3h buffer) and schedules a 3:20am pickup at the Marine Parade apartment forecourt.
The evening before travel an SMS confirmation is sent — the 3:20am pickup at the Marine Parade apartment forecourt, the vehicle details, and that the after-hours apartment lobby access code is on file.
The vehicle arrives at the scheduled pickup time at the Marine Parade forecourt. The traveller is at the lobby with the two suitcases and garment bag. Loading completes in around three minutes. Departure via Marine Parade onto Griffith Street, then Stewart Road and onto the M1 Pacific Motorway northbound.
The early-morning M1 corridor through Tugun, Burleigh, Robina, Nerang, Helensvale, Coomera, Ormeau and Yatala is clear — light Saturday morning traffic, no incidents through the southern M1 corridor, no congestion at the Logan Motorway merge. The Gateway runs cleanly into BNE.
The sedan reaches BNE International at approximately 5:00am — around 1h 37min after Marine Parade. With international check-in opening around 5:00am, the traveller clears check-in, immigration and security with time for breakfast in the international terminal before boarding.
CGC Private Transfer vs Rideshare
| Factor | CGC pre-booked | Rideshare |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing on the day | ✓ Indicative pricing based on your exact pickup address, locked at booking | ✗ Dynamic surge applies early morning, school holidays, Friday afternoons |
| Gateway Motorway toll | ✓ Included in the locked quote | ✗ Added on top of the surge fare |
| Driver confirmed ahead | ✓ Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation (driver name, vehicle rego) | ✗ Real-time match at pickup |
| Child seats (required for under-8s on NSW Tweed pickups) | ✓ Correct seat fitted before pickup when arranged at booking — both sides of the border | ✗ Not provided as standard — a problem where NSW rules require one |
| BNE long-distance acceptance (110km) | ✓ 110km BNE runs routine and accepted at booking | ✗ Long airport trips can be less reliable through rideshare because acceptance depends on driver availability, timing and vehicle suitability |
| Marine Parade apartment lobby access | ✓ Apartment lobby codes, basement-level pickups and side-street loading captured at booking | ✗ Pin drops can fail at unmarked beachfront and basement-level pickups early morning |
| Early-morning availability (3am–5am) | ✓ Pre-booked early morning transfers available, rostered for the shift | ✗ Driver availability can be limited early morning for 110km runs |
| Cross-border NSW Tweed pickup | ✓ Routine, child seats fitted on request as required under NSW rules | ✗ Variable depending on driver registration state |
| Surfboard accommodation | ✓ Up to 3 boards in 1-2 bags in the Carnival | ✗ App-dependent, vehicle frequently unsuitable |
| Flight details checked and monitored | ✓ Standard on every booking | ✗ Not available |
For the full breakdown see our private driver vs rideshare guide.
Booking Information You’ll Need
Return transfers from Brisbane Airport back to Coolangatta can be booked on the same reservation — we monitor the incoming flight and meet you on arrival.
- Exact Coolangatta or Tweed-side pickup address — Marine Parade apartment building name and unit, Griffith Street hotel and room, Kirra Surf Apartments, Snapper Rocks Road apartment, gated-estate with gate code, holiday rental with keysafe code, or NSW Tweed-side residential (Twin Towns, Banora Point, Tweed Heads West)
- BNE terminal — Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal or Brisbane Airport International Terminal
- Flight number and scheduled time
- Passenger count and luggage manifest — suitcases, carry-on, pram, surfboards, oversized gear
- Surfboards — flag count, lengths and bag type. Carnival accommodates up to 3 boards in 1-2 bags
- Cruise ship luggage — flag oversized cases and quantity for Brisbane cruise-terminal connections so cargo space is allocated
- Golf clubs — flag club bags so the right vehicle and cargo configuration is reserved
- Child seat requirements — flag each child’s age and approximate size so the correct seat is prepared; on NSW Tweed-side pickups NSW road rules require children aged 7 and under to use an approved child restraint
- Access notes — Marine Parade apartment lobby code, Griffith Street loading zone, holiday-rental keysafe, gated-estate code, distinctive landmark for unmarked early-morning beachfront pickup
- Mobile contact for the night-before SMS
- Return-leg flight number where booking both legs together
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport cost?
Approximately $235 Sedan or similar, $325 Kia Carnival, $650 12-seater Transporter — based on standard operating hours 5am–9pm, with the Gateway toll included and the final quote locked at booking. Per vehicle, not per passenger. After-hours, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges.
Should I fly from OOL or BNE?
OOL for most travel — walking distance from central Coolangatta, handles domestic east-coast, short-haul Asia-Pacific and NZ international. BNE for international long-haul routes OOL doesn’t operate. See our Gold Coast Airport (OOL) transfers.
How long does the trip take?
Around 1h 30–1h 40min off-peak — approximately 110km via the M1. Weekday morning peak adds 20–35 minutes through Yatala and the Logan Motorway merge.
Is the Gateway Motorway toll included?
Yes. Already inside the locked quote — no separate toll charge on arrival.
Are there after-hours charges?
Yes. Displayed pricing is based on standard operating hours from 5am to 9pm. After-hours transfers between 9pm and 5am may incur an additional surcharge, which is calculated and confirmed in your online quote before booking.
What pickup time do I need for an 8am international flight?
Approximately 3:20am. Drive plus 3-hour international buffer lands you at BNE International around 5:00am for check-in. A pre-5am pickup falls outside standard hours and may attract an after-hours surcharge.
Can you pick up from Mantra Coolangatta Beach?
Yes. We regularly service Mantra Coolangatta Beach, Komune Coolangatta, Kirra Surf Apartments, Sage Hotel Coolangatta and the surrounding beachfront accommodation. Include the building name and unit number when booking.
Does CGC service Coolangatta hotels and resorts?
Yes. CGC regularly services Mantra Coolangatta Beach, Komune Coolangatta, Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza, Sage Hotel Coolangatta, Kirra Surf Apartments, Kirra Beach Hotel accommodation and nearby holiday rentals. Include the property name and unit or room number when booking.
Does CGC pick up from Tweed Heads addresses?
Yes. Cross-border pickups from Twin Towns Services Club, Banora Point, Tweed Heads West and the broader Tweed border are routine. On the NSW Tweed-side, NSW road rules require children aged 7 and under to use an approved child restraint — CGC fits the correct seat when arranged at booking.
Can CGC fit surfboards?
Yes. Carnival fits up to 3 boards in 1-2 bags. Transporter handles larger surf-trip manifests. International surf trips through BNE to Indonesia, Fiji, the Maldives and Central America are routine bookings.
Are child seats available, and are they required?
Child seats are arranged at booking and CGC fits the correct seat before pickup. On NSW Tweed-side pickups, NSW road rules require children aged 7 and under to use an approved child restraint, with no taxi or hire-car exemption in New South Wales. Provide each child’s age and approximate size at booking. An additional child seat cost applies and is added to your quote at booking.
Does CGC surge for school holidays or Schoolies week?
No. Same locked rate. Higher rate applies only on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.
Are early-morning pickups available?
Yes. Pre-booked early morning and after-hours transfers are available. Early-morning 2:00am–5:00am pickups are routine for international long-haul BNE departures. Pickups before 5am fall outside standard operating hours and may attract an after-hours surcharge, confirmed in your online quote.
Related Resources
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) transfers — hub
- Gold Coast Airport (OOL) transfers — closer alternative
- Tweed Heads to BNE
- Bilinga to BNE
- Tugun to BNE
- Palm Beach to BNE
- Burleigh Heads to BNE
- Surfboard airport transfers
- How early to leave for BNE
- Brisbane Airport terminal guide
- Airport transfer pricing guide
- Resources hub
External Authority Resources
Brisbane Airport publishes terminal maps and check-in cut-off times for Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal and Brisbane Airport International Terminal.
Queensland Government — child restraints publishes the child restraint rules for the Coolangatta (QLD) side. Transport for NSW — child car seats publishes the rules for cross-border Tweed-side pickups, including the requirement for children aged 7 and under.
Queensland Traffic reports live M1, Logan Motorway and Gateway Motorway conditions on the Coolangatta-to-BNE corridor.
Book Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport — Get Your Exact Quote
Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation. Indicative pricing based on your exact pickup address and standard operating hours from 5am to 9pm, with the Gateway toll included and final quote locked at booking. Your final price is displayed before booking confirmation. Door-to-door from any Marine Parade, Griffith Street, Kirra, Snapper Rocks or cross-border Tweed Heads address. Return transfers from Brisbane Airport back to Coolangatta also available. After-hours transfers between 9pm and 5am may incur an additional surcharge. For domestic and short-haul routes use our Gold Coast Airport (OOL) transfers instead.
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