Getting Here
Gold Coast Airport is the most convenient gateway for air travel to the Tweed and Northern NSW. It is the seventh busiest airport in Australia, welcoming over 3.5 million passengers in 2005/06. Terminal facilities include bars and cafes, alfresco style, duty-free shopping, gifts and other retail as well as a bustling transport centre. The main runway extension planned for completion in March 2007 will contribute to direct route opportunities into Asia as well as increased freight exports.
Domestic flights
Gold Coast Airport is serviced frequently by Virgin Blue and Jetstar. Direct flights are available to Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Newcastle with connecting flights to all other Australian cities.
International flights
Freedom Air, Pacific Blue and Jetstar currently operate services between New Zealand and Gold Coast Airport. Freedom Air provides flights from Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland and Wellington, Pacific Blue offers services from Christchurch and Auckland, while Jetstar service Christchurch.
Ground transport operators
Getting to and from Gold Coast Airport is easy. The airport offers taxi, rental car hire, limousine, bus and coach services, including direct airport and hotel transfers. For a list of licensed ground transport operators please visit the transport and transfers section of the Gold Coast Airport website.
Fast-tracking Freight
A fully international customs port, freight can be exported and imported directly to Gold Coast Airport. Perishable and non-perishable goods can be transhipped through the airport domestically or internationally via air, sea or road transport. For freight information contact Gold Coast Airport Terminal Services (GCATS) on (07) 5599 2333 or Australian Air Express on (07) 5536 4823.
Smart Commercial opportunities
Commercial opportunities also are available for companies looking to locate in the Gold Coast Airport Business Enterprise Park. A high technology logistics centre, this precinct is the Gold Coast's international business doorstep. For more information, contact Gold Coast Airport Limited on (07) 5589 1100.
More information about Gold Coast Airport is available from their website www.goldcoastairport.com.au
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