Private Transfer from Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport
Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport costs from $258 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $258 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 111.6 km by road, usually 90–120 minutes depending on traffic. We collect you from your address in Coolangatta and drop you at Brisbane Airport.
Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport at a glance
| Distance by road | 111.6 km (96.0 km in a straight line, heading north-west) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 90–120 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1), Gateway Motorway (M1), Gold Coast Highway |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $258 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $258 per car |
| Pickup | Your address in Coolangatta |
| Drop-off | Brisbane Airport, domestic or international terminal |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing; fares from our booking engine, checked 4 October 2026.
How much is a private transfer from Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport?
Fares are set by road distance, and at 111.6 km Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport starts at $258 in a sedan. That is per car, with tolls and GST in it; the booking form prices your exact pickup 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. A party of 8 or more gets two vehicles on one booking. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
The longest stretch is on the Pacific Motorway (M1): 77.1 of the 111.6 km (69%). After that, Gateway Motorway (M1) carries 20.3 km and Gold Coast Highway 3.5 km.
Allow 90–120 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks around Brisbane push it towards 120.
Brisbane Airport is 96.0 km north-west of Coolangatta as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.2 times the straight line.
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup in Coolangatta. We come to your door. Your driver arrives at the booked time.
Drop-off at Brisbane Airport. The domestic and international terminals are separate buildings 2.2 km apart, so tell us your airline or flight number and we drop you at the right one. Book a pickup time that allows the 120-minute upper drive time plus your airline's check-in and bag-drop cut-off.
Flying into Gold Coast Airport instead?
Coolangatta to Gold Coast Airport is 3.3 km and from $97 in a sedan — $161 less than this trip. See Coolangatta to Gold Coast Airport.
Travelling to Brisbane Airport with children
We fit baby capsules, child seats and boosters at no charge, set up before your Coolangatta pickup; add each child's age to the booking. Queensland requires an approved restraint for children under 7. Child seat rules in Queensland and NSW.
Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport: questions
How much is a private transfer from Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport?
$258 is the sedan from-price and $258 the V-Class from-price for the 111.6 km.
How long does the drive from Coolangatta to Brisbane Airport take?
90–120 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
What time should I leave Coolangatta for my flight?
Allow up to 120 minutes on the road to Brisbane Airport, then add your airline's check-in and bag-drop cut-off. Tell us whether you fly domestic or international.
Is Gold Coast Airport a better airport for Coolangatta?
By road it is 3.3 km against 111.6 km for this trip, and the sedan fare is $97 against $258.
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