Currumbin to Brisbane Airport (BNE) Transfers
The Short Answer
Currumbin to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a fixed $230 Sedan or similar, or $300 for the 7-seat Kia Carnival — per vehicle, GST and the Gateway toll included, locked at booking. The run is about 104 km, around 1 hours off-peak. Door-to-door with flight monitoring, and booking both legs on one reservation takes 5% off the return leg.
Currumbin to Brisbane Airport transfers are a fixed $230 sedan or $300 Kia Carnival — the same price in both directions, Gateway toll and GST included, locked at booking.
Currumbin → BNE at a Glance
Route: Gold Coast Highway → M1 Pacific Motorway north → Logan Motorway → Gateway Motorway → BNE
Key benefits: Gateway toll and GST inside the quote · price locked at booking with no surge · Currumbin Valley acreage driveways and landmark descriptions captured on the booking · Wildlife Sanctuary precinct hotel entrances known · surfboards handled for the Alley and Elephant Rock community · no charge for airport waiting time · driver allocated ahead with SMS confirmation
Worth knowing: Gold Coast Airport sits around 7km south at Bilinga — under 10 minutes. This BNE run exists for long-haul international routes not normally available from OOL.
Pricing basis: standard operating hours 5am–9pm. Currumbin Valley hinterland acreage may price above beachfront on road distance. After-hours transfers between 9pm and 5am, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges.
Currumbin to Brisbane Airport transfers are a fixed $230 in a sedan, $300 in a Kia Carnival — Gateway toll included, GST included and the price locked at booking. CGC Airport Transfers has run pre-booked private airport transfers across South East Queensland since 2020. This is a private service, not a taxi, rideshare or shared shuttle: one booking, one vehicle, no shared stops, to either the Domestic or International Terminal at BNE.
- ✔ Exact quote calculated online
- ✔ Flight details checked and monitored
- ✔ Gateway toll included
- ✔ Child seats arranged at booking
- ✔ Driver allocated prior to pickup
- Currumbin → Brisbane Airport (BNE) — this page
- Currumbin → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
CGC Airport Transfers provides private door-to-door Currumbin to Brisbane Airport transfers — the long-haul international option from southern Gold Coast Currumbin. Popular Currumbin pickup areas include:
- Currumbin Beach
- Pacific Parade
- Currumbin Alley
- Elephant Rock
- Currumbin Hill
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary precinct
- Currumbin Waters
- Currumbin Valley
- Duringan Street
- Currumbin Creek Road
Door-to-door from Pacific Parade and Currumbin Beach beachfront apartments and houses, Duringan Street and Surf Avenue near-beach residential, Currumbin Hill elevated streets, the iconic Currumbin Alley and Elephant Rock surf-break area at the southern headland, the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary precinct around 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin Waters canal-front and inland residential, plus Currumbin Valley hinterland acreage along Currumbin Creek Road into the McPherson Range foothills. For nearby suburbs see our Palm Beach to Brisbane Airport transfers immediately north and Tugun to Brisbane Airport transfers to the south, with Coolangatta at the border and Burleigh Heads further up the coast.
Pre-booked service for early-morning departures, with any after-hours surcharge confirmed in the online quote. School holidays and Schoolies — no surge. Return transfers from BNE back to Currumbin can be booked on the same reservation. Book both legs on one reservation and a 5% discount applies to the return leg.
Currumbin to Brisbane Airport Transfer Overview
CGC Airport Transfers provides pre-booked Brisbane Airport transfers from Currumbin, including Pacific Parade, Currumbin Beach, Currumbin Alley, Elephant Rock, Currumbin Hill, the Wildlife Sanctuary precinct, Currumbin Waters and Currumbin Valley hinterland addresses.
The route is approximately 104 kilometres via the Gold Coast Highway onto the M1 Pacific Motorway northbound at the nearest suitable on-ramp, through Palm Beach, 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 25 to 1 hour 30 minutes off-peak. Weekday morning peak (6:30am–9:30am) may add 20 to 35 minutes. If you’re travelling in peak periods, allow up to 2 hours for the run.
- 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: fixed $230 Sedan or similar, $300 Kia Carnival — based on standard operating hours 5am–9pm, GST included, locked at booking; after-hours transfers between 9pm and 5am may incur a surcharge
Return transfers from Brisbane Airport back to Currumbin can be booked on the same reservation and are quoted separately. 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, a 9am international with a 4:30am pickup. Most Currumbin travellers use OOL (around 7km / under 10 minutes’ drive) for domestic and short-haul; the BNE run is specifically for major long-haul international routes not normally available from OOL. School holidays and Schoolies — no surge.
CGC Pricing — Currumbin to Brisbane Airport
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| Vehicle | Capacity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | fixed $230 |
| Kia Carnival | up to 7 passengers | fixed $300 |
- Gateway Motorway toll already included in the locked quote
- All prices include GST
- 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 — rear-facing capsule, forward-facing seat or booster fitted on request; 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.
Currumbin to Brisbane Airport: Route, Distance and Drive Time
| Detail | Currumbin → BNE |
|---|---|
| Distance | Approximately 104 km |
| Drive time (off-peak) | Approximately 1h 25min–1h 30min |
| Drive time (weekday peak) | 1h 45min to 2h 5min through Yatala and the Logan Motorway merge (6:30am–9:30am) |
| Primary route | Gold Coast Highway / Pacific Parade → M1 Pacific Motorway north via the nearest suitable on-ramp (Palm Beach, Burleigh, Robina, Nerang, Helensvale, Coomera, Ormeau, Yatala) → Logan Motorway merge at Loganholme → Gateway Motorway → BNE |
| Domestic pickup buffer | Drive + 1.5h (≈ 3h before flight) |
| International pickup buffer | Drive + 3h (≈ 4h 30min 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 | Currumbin 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 | ≈ 2:30am | ≈ 4:00am |
| 8:00am | International | ≈ 3:30am | ≈ 5:00am |
| 9:00am | International | ≈ 4:30am | ≈ 6:00am |
| 10:00am | International | ≈ 5:30am | ≈ 7:00am |
| 1:00pm | International | ≈ 8:30am | ≈ 10:00am |
For the full framework see our how early to leave for Brisbane Airport guide and the early morning transfers page for pre-dawn pickups.
Currumbin to BNE vs Currumbin to OOL
| Factor | Currumbin → BNE | Currumbin → OOL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | Approximately 104 km | Approximately 7 km |
| Drive time (off-peak) | 1h 25min–1h 30min | Under 10 minutes |
| Primary route | Gold Coast Highway → M1 north → Logan → Gateway | Gold Coast Highway south through Tugun to 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 Currumbin travel — see our Currumbin to OOL page. BNE is the right choice when the flight network demands it — the international long-haul widebody network out of Brisbane with connections to Dubai, Doha, Singapore, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and London, routes not normally available from OOL. If you’re unsure which airport your itinerary points at, the airport transfer pricing guide walks through the decision.
Brisbane Airport Terminals From Currumbin
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.
What’s Included on Every Currumbin to Brisbane Airport Booking
Door-to-Door Service
Pickup from any Currumbin address — Pacific Parade beachfront apartment lobby, Currumbin Beach house driveway, Duringan Street near-beach residential, Currumbin Hill elevated streets, Currumbin Alley / Elephant Rock surf-break beachfront, Wildlife Sanctuary precinct accommodation around 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin Waters canal-front and Currumbin Valley hinterland acreage along Currumbin Creek Road.
Drivers carry Wildlife Sanctuary precinct and Currumbin Valley hinterland access knowledge — long rural driveways, gate codes and landmark descriptions captured on the booking record, particularly relevant for early-morning international pickups when house numbers are difficult to read.
Driver & Vehicle
- Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation — night-before SMS confirming the pickup time, the driver and the exact pickup point
- Modern, air-conditioned vehicles — Sedan, Kia Carnival and 12-seater Transporter
- Surfboards accommodated — the Carnival fits up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags, with boards up to around 7’2″ fitting diagonally and longer boards needing the Transporter; relevant for the Currumbin Alley, Elephant Rock and Goal Posts surf community on international surf trips
- Child seats arranged at booking — rear-facing capsule, forward-facing seat or booster fitted on request; an additional child seat cost applies, added to your quote at booking
- Driver-handled luggage at the apartment lobby, acreage driveway and the BNE terminal forecourt
Pricing & Tolls
- Fixed pricing based on your exact pickup address, locked at booking — no surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy
- GST included and the 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 BNE departures from Currumbin require early-morning pickups between 2:30am and 4:30am)
- School holidays and Schoolies week — no surge
Reliability
- Flight details monitored and verified before travel to ensure the correct terminal and booking information
- No charge for airport waiting time — on arrivals we generally allow 30 to 45 minutes after a domestic landing and 45 minutes to 1 hour after an international landing to clear the terminal and collect bags
- Wildlife Sanctuary precinct knowledge — visitor accommodation pickup points around the Tomewin Street entry and surrounding hotels captured on the booking record
- Pre-booked early morning and after-hours transfers available — early-morning 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
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Currumbin to Brisbane Airport Pickup Points
CGC services every Currumbin address — beachfront, hill, Wildlife Sanctuary precinct, canal-front and hinterland. The list below is illustrative — your specific street, apartment lobby, hotel front entrance, residential driveway or acreage entry is captured at booking.
Beachfront & Surf Break
- Currumbin Beach and Pacific Parade — oceanfront apartments, beach houses and holiday rentals running parallel to the surf, from Currumbin Alley north toward the Palm Beach border
- Duringan Street and Surf Avenue — beachfront and near-beach residential and apartment addresses
- Currumbin Alley and Elephant Rock — beachfront addresses around the iconic surf break and the Elephant Rock formation at the southern headland; The Goal Posts and Currumbin Point are part of the same rock-and-sand formation defining the wave
Hill, Sanctuary & Canal Precincts
- Currumbin Hill — elevated streets behind the beach with views over the coastline, premium residential
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary precinct — visitor accommodation around 28 Tomewin Street and the surrounding hotel and short-stay inventory
- Currumbin Waters — canal-front homes and quieter inland residential streets west of the Gold Coast Highway
Hinterland & Border Precincts
- Currumbin Valley — hinterland addresses along Currumbin Creek Road, rural and acreage properties running into the McPherson Range foothills, with long unmarked driveways requiring landmark descriptions for early-morning pickups
- Palm Beach border — addresses on the Currumbin Creek crossing at the northern Currumbin boundary
- Tugun border — southern Currumbin addresses adjacent to Tugun
- Holiday rentals and short-stay apartments across Pacific Parade, Duringan Street, the Wildlife Sanctuary precinct and Currumbin Waters
Currumbin: Beachfront, Wildlife Reserve and Hinterland in Five Kilometres
Currumbin sits at the southern end of the Gold Coast beachfront — a suburb with distinctive character that runs surf town to wildlife reserve to rural hinterland in less than five kilometres.
The Pacific Parade beachfront strip is anchored by the iconic Currumbin Alley surf break and the Elephant Rock formation at the southern headland, with The Goal Posts and Currumbin Point completing the rock-and-sand setup that defines the wave. The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Tomewin Street is one of the Gold Coast’s major tourist attractions.
Currumbin Hill rises behind the beach with premium elevated residential overlooking the coastline. Currumbin Waters runs inland with canal-front family residential west of the Gold Coast Highway. Currumbin Valley stretches west along Currumbin Creek Road into the McPherson Range foothills with acreage properties, rural lanes and long unmarked driveways.
The Currumbin-to-BNE run is specifically the long-haul international option, for major routes not normally available from OOL. The 104-kilometre M1 corridor joins the motorway at the nearest suitable on-ramp and runs through Palm Beach, Burleigh, Robina, Helensvale, Coomera, Ormeau and Yatala to the Logan Motorway merge and the Gateway Motorway directly into BNE.
Travelling with boards? See surfboard airport transfers — international surf trips through BNE are a regular booking from the Alley community. Travelling with young children? The airport transfers with kids page covers restraint combinations in detail.
Fleet Available From Currumbin
Two core vehicles handle the majority of Currumbin to Brisbane Airport bookings — the Sedan or similar for 1–3 passengers (solo travellers, couples, business and executive travel) and the Kia Carnival for families with child seats arranged at booking, multi-suitcase manifests and Currumbin Alley / Elephant Rock surfboard trips. For groups of 8–11, the 12-seater Transporter handles wedding parties departing through BNE after Currumbin Beach, Elephant Rock or Currumbin Valley hinterland weddings, group surf trips and Wildlife Sanctuary precinct multi-family movements.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | Up to 2 large suitcases (plus carry-on) | Solo travellers, couples, business and executive travel on the long-leg international BNE run |
| Kia Carnival | Up to 7 passengers | Up to 6 large suitcases | Families with child seats arranged at booking, multi-suitcase manifests, Currumbin Alley / Elephant Rock surfboard trips (up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags) |
| 12-seater Transporter | 8–11 passengers | Up to 10 large suitcases | Wedding parties departing through BNE after Currumbin Beach, Elephant Rock or Currumbin Valley hinterland weddings, group surf trips, Wildlife Sanctuary precinct multi-family movements |
Real Scenario: Currumbin Valley Acreage Family to BNE International — 8am Flight to Fiji
A family of four lives on an acreage property along Currumbin Creek Road in Currumbin Valley, set well back from the road via a long unmarked rural driveway. They have an 8:00am international flight from BNE International to Nadi, Fiji for a family surf trip to Cloudbreak. Luggage: three large suitcases, two carry-on bags, a soft surfboard bag holding two shortboards, a small day pack. The family arranges a booster for the 6-year-old and a forward-facing seat with internal harness for the 3-year-old.
The booking is placed five days ahead with the acreage address, landmark description (“white letterbox, sensor light, 200m past the Currumbin Creek Road bend, third property past the Tomewin Mountain Road junction”), the flight number, both children’s ages and the surfboard manifest. The locked quote covers the Carnival rate, GST and the Gateway Motorway toll, with the early-morning after-hours surcharge (3:30am pickup inside the 9pm–5am window) and the child seat cost calculated and confirmed in the online quote. CGC allocates a Kia Carnival with both child seats pre-fitted and applies the international timing rule (1h 30min drive plus 3h buffer), scheduling the pickup at the acreage driveway entrance and confirming it in the night-before SMS with the sensor-light reference on file.
On the morning the vehicle arrives at the driveway entrance — sensor light on exactly where described, white letterbox visible — turns in, navigates the 200m run back to the house and loading completes in around six minutes. The journey proceeds back down the driveway onto Currumbin Creek Road, north onto the Gold Coast Highway and onto the M1 northbound at the nearest on-ramp. The early-morning M1 through Palm Beach, Burleigh, Robina, Nerang, Helensvale, Coomera, Ormeau and Yatala is clear, the Logan merge and Gateway run cleanly into BNE and the Carnival reaches BNE International with comfortable time for international check-in, immigration and security, with breakfast before the morning Nadi departure.
CGC Private Transfer vs Rideshare from Currumbin
| Factor | CGC pre-booked | Rideshare |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing on the day | ✓ Fixed 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 | ✗ Real-time match at pickup |
| QLD child seats | ✓ Correct seat fitted before pickup when arranged at booking | ✗ Not provided as standard |
| BNE long-distance acceptance (104km) | ✓ Routine and accepted at booking | ✗ Long airport trips can be less reliable through rideshare because acceptance depends on driver availability, timing and vehicle suitability |
| Currumbin Valley hinterland access | ✓ Long rural driveways, gate codes and landmark descriptions captured on the booking record | ✗ Acreage pickups can be harder through app-based services because house numbers may be difficult to see early morning and driveways can sit well back from the road |
| Wildlife Sanctuary precinct pickup | ✓ Tomewin Street visitor accommodation captured at booking | ✗ Pin drops drift between Sanctuary entrance and adjoining hotels |
| Early-morning availability (3am–5am) | ✓ Pre-booked early morning transfers available, rostered for the shift | ✗ Driver availability can be limited in the southern Gold Coast early morning |
| Surfboard accommodation | ✓ Up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags in the Carnival, configuration prepared at booking | ✗ 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 and compare against driving yourself in airport transfer vs hiring a car.
Booking Information You’ll Need
Return transfers from Brisbane Airport back to Currumbin can be booked on the same reservation — we monitor the incoming flight, then send you a text confirming the transfer and where to meet your driver.
- Exact Currumbin pickup address — Pacific Parade apartment building name and unit, Currumbin Beach house driveway, Currumbin Hill street and house number, Wildlife Sanctuary precinct hotel name and lobby, Currumbin Waters canal-front address and Currumbin Valley acreage with the driveway landmark description
- For groups over 11 — total passenger and luggage numbers so several vehicles can be rostered together (wedding parties, group surf trips, multi-family movements)
- 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; the Carnival accommodates up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags
- Child seat requirements — ages and approximate sizes so the correct seat is prepared
- Access notes — Pacific Parade apartment lobby code, Wildlife Sanctuary precinct hotel main entrance, holiday-rental keysafe code, Currumbin Valley acreage driveway landmark description, gated-estate code
- Mobile contact for the night-before SMS
- Return-leg flight number where booking both legs together
Frequently Asked Questions on Currumbin to Brisbane Airport
How much does Currumbin to Brisbane Airport cost?
A fixed $230 Sedan or similar, $300 Kia Carnival for the 104km run — based on standard operating hours 5am–9pm, with the Gateway toll included and the final quote locked at booking. Currumbin Valley hinterland acreage may price higher than Pacific Parade beachfront because the road distance can be materially different. Per vehicle, not per passenger. All prices include GST. After-hours, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges.
OOL is only ~7km away — when does BNE make sense?
OOL sits at Bilinga around 7km south of Currumbin — under 10 minutes by road — and is the obvious choice for domestic east-coast, short-haul Asia-Pacific and NZ international. The BNE run is for major long-haul international routes not normally available from OOL. See our Currumbin to OOL page.
How long does Currumbin to Brisbane Airport take?
Around 1h 25min–1h 30min off-peak — approximately 104km via the Gold Coast Highway, the M1, the Logan Motorway merge and the Gateway Motorway into BNE. Weekday morning peak adds 20–35 minutes through Yatala and the Logan Motorway merge. If you’re travelling in peak periods, allow up to 2 hours for the run.
How far is Currumbin from Brisbane Airport?
Approximately 104km by road via the M1 Pacific Motorway, Logan Motorway and Gateway Motorway. Gold Coast Airport (OOL), by contrast, is only around 7km south at Bilinga.
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. Most long-haul BNE departures from Currumbin need an early-morning pickup, so this often applies.
What pickup time do I need for a 9am international flight?
Approximately 4:30am from Currumbin. The 104km run takes around 1h 30min off-peak plus the 3-hour international buffer, landing you at BNE International around 6:00am for check-in. A pre-5am pickup falls outside standard hours and may attract an after-hours surcharge.
Can CGC pick up from Currumbin Valley hinterland addresses?
Yes. Acreage streets along Currumbin Creek Road into the McPherson Range foothills are handled routinely. These addresses frequently have long unmarked driveways set hundreds of metres back — provide a landmark description on the booking and the night-before SMS confirms the exact pickup point. Important for early-morning pickups when house numbers are difficult to read.
Does CGC service the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary precinct?
Yes. Visitor accommodation around the Sanctuary entrance on Tomewin Street and adjoining hotels is all serviced — specify the hotel name and main lobby in the booking notes.
Can CGC fit surfboards?
Yes. The Carnival fits up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags — boards up to around 7’2″ fit diagonally and longer boards need the Transporter, which also handles larger surf-trip manifests. International surf trips from the Currumbin Alley / Elephant Rock / Goal Posts surf community through BNE to Indonesia, Fiji, the Maldives and Central America are routine bookings.
Are child seats available?
Yes. Child seats are arranged at booking and CGC fits the correct rear-facing capsule, forward-facing seat or booster on request. Queensland exempts booked hire from the mandatory restraint requirements that apply to private cars, but CGC fits the correct seat anyway — provide each child’s age and approximate size at booking. Multi-child configurations are handled in the Carnival. An additional child seat cost applies and is added to your quote at booking. See Queensland child restraint exemptions.
Does CGC surge for school holidays or Schoolies week?
No. The same locked rate applies year-round, including school holidays and Schoolies week. A higher rate applies only on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. Book early during peak periods.
Are early-morning pickups available from Currumbin?
Yes. Pre-booked early morning and after-hours transfers are available and early-morning 2:30am–5am pickups are routine for long-haul BNE departures from Currumbin beachfront, the Wildlife Sanctuary precinct and Currumbin Valley acreage. Pickups before 5am fall outside standard operating hours and may attract an after-hours surcharge, confirmed in your online quote.
Do you charge for waiting time at Brisbane Airport?
No. There is no extra charge for airport waiting time. On arrivals we monitor your flight and generally allow 30 to 45 minutes after a domestic landing and 45 minutes to 1 hour after an international landing, for you to clear the terminal and collect your bags. You will receive a text confirming your transfer and where to meet the driver.
Is the return trip from Brisbane Airport the same price?
Not quite — the inbound leg is quoted separately and generally sits a little above the outbound, because runs starting at Brisbane Airport carry the airport access fee that outbound trips don’t. Both legs go on one reservation and both figures are shown before you confirm, so there’s no guesswork. We monitor your inbound flight and because where you’re met depends on which arrivals area your flight comes into, you’ll receive a text confirming your transfer with the exact meet point and arrival instructions — then we drop you at your apartment, beach house, Sanctuary-precinct hotel or Currumbin Valley acreage.
How much luggage can each vehicle take?
The Sedan or similar handles up to 2 large suitcases plus carry-on, the Kia Carnival up to 6 — plus up to 3 surfboards in 1–2 bags — while the 12-seater Transporter holds up to 10. Flag your bags and any boards at booking so the right vehicle is sent.
How do I pay?
You pay online by card when the booking is made, so nothing is handled in the car. Corporate accounts are available by prior approval.
What is the cancellation and flight-change policy?
Cancel more than 24 hours before pickup for a full credit toward a future booking; within 24 hours, no credit applies. If a flight is cancelled, you get a full credit beyond 4 hours, a 50% credit from 1.5 to 4 hours and none inside 1.5 hours. Credits are non-refundable and carry to your next trip. The full terms are on our About Us page.
Which Brisbane Airport terminal do you drop at — Domestic or International?
Whichever your flight departs from. Tell us the flight number at booking and we confirm the correct terminal — Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal or International Terminal — and drop you at that terminal’s departures forecourt. From Currumbin the BNE run is most often the International Terminal, since that is the reason to choose BNE over OOL, but we run plenty of Domestic Terminal trips too.
Can you take a group of more than 11?
Yes. For parties above 11 — wedding groups departing through BNE after a Currumbin Beach, Elephant Rock or Currumbin Valley wedding, group surf trips or multi-family movements — we run a multi-vehicle booking with several vehicles allocated together under one reservation. Send the total passenger and luggage numbers and we organise the fleet.
Related Resources
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) transfers — hub
- Gold Coast Airport (OOL) transfers — hub
- Currumbin to OOL — closer alternative
- Palm Beach to BNE
- Tugun to BNE
- Bilinga to BNE
- Coolangatta to BNE
- Burleigh Heads to BNE
- Surfboard airport transfers
- Airport transfers with kids
- Large group airport transfers
- Early morning transfers
- How early to leave for BNE
- Private driver vs rideshare
- Airport transfer vs hiring a car
- Brisbane Airport terminal guide
- Airport transfer pricing guide
- Airport transfer FAQ
- 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 restraint exemptions sets out the personalised transport exemption applying to booked hire services in Queensland.
Queensland Traffic reports live M1, Logan Motorway and Gateway Motorway conditions on the Currumbin-to-BNE corridor.
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Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation. Fixed pricing based on your exact pickup address and standard operating hours from 5am to 9pm, GST included, with the Gateway toll included and final quote locked at booking. Your final price is displayed before booking confirmation. Door-to-door from any Pacific Parade beachfront apartment, Currumbin Alley or Elephant Rock surf-break residence, Wildlife Sanctuary precinct hotel, Currumbin Waters canal-front home, Currumbin Hill street or Currumbin Valley hinterland acreage. Return transfers from Brisbane Airport back to Currumbin also available, quoted on the same reservation. After-hours transfers between 9pm and 5am may incur an additional surcharge. For domestic and short-haul routes use our Currumbin to OOL transfer instead.
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