Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) Transfers

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) Transfers to and from Queensland

Unison Transfers drives private transfers between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Queensland: the Gold Coast, Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE). One fixed price per car, not per person, with tolls and GST included.

Read this first. Our passenger transport licence is a Queensland one, so every trip we drive has to start or finish in Queensland. That means we cannot drive Ballina Airport to Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Bangalow or anywhere else inside New South Wales. If that is your trip, book a local Northern Rivers operator. If one end of your trip is in Queensland, we are a good fit.

Trips we drive from Ballina

Trip	Sedan (1 to 3) from
Ballina to Gold Coast Airport	$249
Ballina to Brisbane Airport	$529
Ballina to Brisbane City	see page
Ballina Airport to Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat	see page
Ballina Airport to Eden Health Retreat	see page

And the other way: Gold Coast Airport to Ballina, Surfers Paradise to Ballina, Broadbeach to Ballina and Brisbane Airport to Ballina. Each trip page shows the from price for a sedan and a Mercedes V Class, the distance and the drive time. The booking form gives the exact fixed price for your address before you pay.

When a Ballina,Queensland transfer makes sense

Your flight is from Gold Coast or Brisbane, but you are staying near Ballina. More routes and more flights leave from Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport.
You land at Ballina and are staying on the Gold Coast. A Gold Coast health retreat such as Gwinganna or Eden Health, a hotel at Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach, or family on the coast.
Your Ballina flight was cancelled. We can take you from Ballina to Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane Airport to catch another flight. Call 0401 605 940.

The vehicles

Executive sedan: up to 3 passengers, 2 large suitcases and 2 carry on bags.
Mercedes Benz V Class or Vito Tourer: up to 7 passengers, 5 large suitcases and 5 carry on bags.

Groups of 8 or more travel in two vehicles, quoted as one job. Child seats (capsules, forward facing seats and boosters) are free; tell us the ages when you book and they are fitted before pickup.

How a pickup at Ballina Airport works

Give us your flight number when you book. We track the flight, so a delay moves your pickup with it. Your chauffeur meets you in the terminal with your name on a sign and helps with your luggage.

Ballina Airport at a glance

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is about 30 minutes' drive from Byron Bay, and Gold Coast Airport about 40 minutes from Byron Bay (Visit Byron Bay).
From Brunswick Heads, Ballina Airport is about 38 km south and Gold Coast Airport about 50 km north (brunswickheads.org.au).
There are no trains running direct to Byron Bay from the north or the south (Visit Byron Bay).

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can you take me from Ballina Airport to Byron Bay?

A: No. Ballina Airport to Byron Bay starts and finishes in NSW, which our Queensland licence does not cover. We can take you from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane Airport; see Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airport.

Q: How much is Ballina to Gold Coast Airport?

A: From $249 in a sedan for up to 3 people. The booking form shows the exact fixed price for your pickup address.

Q: Do you meet the plane at Ballina?

A: Yes, for trips going to Queensland. We track your flight and the chauffeur waits in the terminal with a name sign.

Q: Are child seats free?

A: Yes. Capsules, forward facing seats and boosters, fitted before pickup.

Q: Do you service the Gold Coast from Ballina Airport?

A: Yes. Ballina Airport to any Gold Coast address, Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane Airport, at one fixed price per car.

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Use Book Now for a fixed price and instant confirmation, or Instant Quote to see the price first. For groups or a cancelled flight, call now.

Ballina Byron Gateway (BNK) — What to Expect on the Day

Single, modern, low-stress regional terminal
Free short-term parking with quick walk to gate
Café, kiosk, and seating in arrivals
Direct flights to Sydney and Melbourne (Jetstar, Virgin, Qantas, Rex)
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
Wheelchair access and accessible toilets

Fixed price, all in

Tolls, airport fees and GST included, no surge
60 min free wait

International 60 min, domestic 45 min, no extra fee
Free cancellation

Full refund up to 24 hours before pickup
Free fitted child seats

Capsules, forward-facing & boosters at no charge
Live flight tracking

Driver adjusts automatically to delays
Meet & greet at arrivals

Driver waits with a name sign inside the terminal
Police-cleared chauffeurs

Professionally dressed, non-smoking vehicles
5.0 on Google

Rated by 45 verified customers
Queensland licensed

BHSL 258504 · BEA 260412 · ABN 45 647 949 488
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Secure your transfer in 60 seconds, no deposit
Surfboards welcome

Generous luggage capacity for sports gear
24/7 service

Including pre-dawn departures and overnight returns

Door-to-Door Private Transfers — No Surge, No Surprises

Fixed price the moment you book. No queue at a taxi rank. No surge at peak hour. No shared shuttle waiting on five other passengers.

No surge pricing Free child seats Free meet & greet Free flight tracking No queue waits Night rates shown up front No toll add-ons No card fees

Instant quote — no signup needed. Get a fixed-price quote in under 60 seconds. Pay later if you prefer.

💳 We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe-secured checkout. No card fees, no holds, no nasty surprises.

📞 Last-minute bookings (under 12 hours) are subject to fleet availability — please call now to confirm.

Why Choose Unison Transfers

Reliability First

Drivers arrive 15 minutes early. Live flight tracking on every airport job. We have not missed a wedding ceremony.

Professional Drivers

Uniformed, police-cleared, fully accredited. Many speak a second language. None will ask you for a tip.

Modern Fleet

Lexus and Mercedes-Benz only. Hybrid sedans, V-Class and Vito Tourer people movers. Cleaned every shift.

Online Booking

Fixed-price quote in 60 seconds. Confirmation by email and SMS. No phone tag, no quote chasing.

Scenic Drive

Drivers know the back roads, the coffee stops, the lookouts. The drive is part of the holiday.

📞 Pre-booked, 24/7 service for any flight time. Our office hours for new bookings are 5am–9pm AEST, but our chauffeur fleet runs around the clock. Once your transfer is locked, your driver will be on the kerb whether your flight lands at 4am or midnight, and any night rate is already in the price you were quoted.

We aim to respond to every quote enquiry within 1 hour during business hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you take me from Ballina Airport to Byron Bay?

No. Ballina Airport to Byron Bay starts and finishes in NSW, which our Queensland licence does not cover. We can take you from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane Airport; see Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airport.

How much is Ballina to Gold Coast Airport?

From $249 in a sedan for up to 3 people. The booking form shows the exact fixed price for your pickup address.

Do you meet the plane at Ballina?

Yes, for trips going to Queensland. We track your flight and the chauffeur waits in the terminal with a name sign.

Are child seats free?

Yes. Capsules, forward-facing seats and boosters, fitted before pickup.

Do you service the Gold Coast from Ballina Airport?

Yes. Ballina Airport to any Gold Coast address, Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane Airport, at one fixed price per car.

Which areas do you service?

We service the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay, Ballina, Tweed Coast, Northern Rivers and the Gold Coast hinterland — door-to-door from any address to any airport, hotel, retreat, or wedding venue.

How do I book a transfer?

Use the instant-quote tool on this page or call us. Bookings are confirmed in seconds with a fixed price and email + SMS confirmation. We also offer Book Now, Pay Later for selected routes.

Are child seats included?

Yes — capsules (0–6 months), rear-facing (6 months–1 year), forward-facing (1–4 years) and booster seats (4–7 years) are all complimentary. Tell us your child's age at booking.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancel more than 24 hours before your pickup and you get a full refund. Between 4 and 24 hours it is a 50% refund, and inside 4 hours or a no-show there is no refund, because the vehicle and driver are committed to you by then. Cancellations caused by a cancelled flight or a severe weather warning are reviewed individually and we refund or rebook in good faith.

Do you operate 24/7?

Yes. We run early-morning departures, overnight returns, and red-eye international arrivals. Any night-time rate is already inside the fixed price you see before you book.

Do you meet me at the airport?

Yes — your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name sign. For international arrivals, we meet you just outside customs. For domestic, we wait at the bag carousel area.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

We track every flight in real time. Your driver adjusts automatically, with no late-arrival fee.

Every Ballina Byron Gateway Airport route

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat — 110.2 km, from $289
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Eden Health Retreat — 111.4 km, from $299

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Every Ballina route

Coolangatta to Ballina — 89.9 km, from $249
Ballina to Gold Coast Airport — 90.7 km, from $249
Gold Coast Airport to Ballina — 90.9 km, from $249
Burleigh Heads to Ballina — 101.9 km, from $269
Broadbeach to Ballina — 110.3 km, from $289
Gold Coast to Ballina — 117.2 km, from $309
Surfers Paradise to Ballina — 117.2 km, from $309
Southport to Ballina — 120 km, from $319
Brisbane City to Ballina — 189 km, from $499
Brisbane Airport to Ballina — 197.6 km, from $529
Ballina to Brisbane Airport — 198 km, from $529

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