Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Coolangatta
Brisbane Airport to Coolangatta costs from $289 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $369 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 110.9 km by road, usually 90–115 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver meets you just after the exit door at Brisbane Airport with your name on a board sign, and the first 60 minutes after your flight lands are free.
Brisbane Airport to Coolangatta at a glance
| Distance by road | 110.9 km (96.0 km in a straight line, heading south-east) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 90–115 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1), Gateway Motorway (M1), Gold Coast Highway |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $289 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $369 per car |
| Pickup | Brisbane Airport, domestic or international terminal |
| Drop-off | Your address in Coolangatta |
| Free waiting | 60 minutes after your flight lands |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing; fares from our booking engine, checked 14 October 2026.
How much is a private transfer from Brisbane Airport to Coolangatta?
Fares are set by road distance, and at 110.9 km Brisbane Airport to Coolangatta starts at $289 in a sedan. One fare covers the whole car, tolls and GST included, and the booking form confirms it for your drop-off address before you pay.
Up to three people with two big cases fit the sedan; with more people, prams, golf clubs or surfboards, take the V-Class. Eight or more travellers? Two vehicles, one booking. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
The longest stretch is on the Pacific Motorway (M1): 77.3 of the 110.9 km (70%). After that, Gateway Motorway (M1) carries 20.2 km and Gold Coast Highway 3.7 km.
Allow 90–115 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks around Brisbane push it towards 115.
Coolangatta is 96.0 km south-east of Brisbane Airport as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.2 times the straight line.
Meeting your driver at Brisbane Airport
Meeting point at Brisbane Airport. Your driver meets you just after the exit door, holding your name on a board sign on their mobile phone. If you can't see them when you come through the exit door, call or message your driver and they will come and find you.
We track your flight, and the first 60 minutes after it lands are free, which covers the walk off the plane and baggage claim.
Domestic or International terminal
One booking covers either Brisbane Airport terminal. The domestic and international terminals are separate buildings 2.2 km apart, so add your flight number when you book and your driver meets you at the terminal you land at.
At the international terminal the first 60 minutes after landing are free, which leaves room for immigration, customs and biosecurity; at the domestic terminal they cover the walk off the plane and baggage claim.
| Terminal | Address | Road distance to Coolangatta | Drive time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic terminal | Brisbane Domestic Terminal, Stradbroke Way, Brisbane Airport, 4008 | 110.5 km | 85–115 min |
| International terminal | Brisbane International Terminal, Ficus Way, Brisbane Airport, 4008 | 110.4 km | 90–115 min |
Addresses, distances and times from OpenStreetMap.
Flying into Gold Coast Airport instead?
Gold Coast Airport to Coolangatta is 3.3 km and from $127 in a sedan — $162 less than this trip. See Gold Coast Airport to Coolangatta.
Travelling to Coolangatta with children
Capsules, child seats and boosters are free on every booking, set up before you land at Brisbane Airport; add each child's age to the booking. Queensland requires an approved restraint for children under 7. Child seat rules in Queensland and NSW.
Brisbane Airport to Coolangatta: questions
How much is a private transfer from Brisbane Airport to Coolangatta?
$289 is the sedan from-price (1–3 passengers) and $369 the V-Class from-price (up to 7) for the 110.9 km.
How long does the drive from Brisbane Airport to Coolangatta take?
90–115 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
What happens if my flight into Brisbane Airport is late?
Your pickup follows the real landing time, and the first 60 minutes after landing cost nothing.
Is Gold Coast Airport a better airport for Coolangatta?
By road it is 3.3 km against 110.9 km for this trip, and the sedan fare is $127 against $289.
Unison Transfers is a private transfer company on the Gold Coast (ABN 45 647 949 488). Every booking is private: only your group travels in the car. Reviews · Booking and cancellation terms · Contact