Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal costs from $304 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $327 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 111.9 km by road, usually 95–120 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver meets you just after the exit door at Gold Coast Airport with your name on a board sign, and the first 60 minutes after your flight lands are free.
Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal at a glance
| Distance by road | 111.9 km (94.2 km in a straight line, heading north) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 95–120 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1), Gateway Motorway (M1), Gold Coast Highway |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $304 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $327 per car |
| Pickup | Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Drive, Bilinga, 4225 |
| Drop-off | 1 Cruise Terminal Drive, Pinkenba QLD |
| Free waiting | 60 minutes after your flight lands |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing; fares from our booking engine, checked 13 October 2026.
How much is a private transfer from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal?
Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal starts at $304 in a sedan, on our Gold Coast ↔ Brisbane corridor fare; only distance beyond the corridor's base adds the normal per-kilometre rate. That is per car, with tolls and GST in it; the booking form prices your exact 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. Groups above seven travel in two vehicles booked together. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
Most of the drive is on the Pacific Motorway (M1): 77.1 of the 111.9 km (69%). After that, Gateway Motorway (M1) carries 17.4 km and Gold Coast Highway 3 km.
Allow 95–120 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks around Brisbane push it towards 120.
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal is 94.2 km north of Gold Coast Airport as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.2 times the straight line.
Meeting your driver at Gold Coast Airport
Meeting point at Gold Coast 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.
Drop-off at the cruise terminal. We drive to 1 Cruise Terminal Drive, Pinkenba QLD. Check your cruise line's boarding window and book your pickup so you arrive inside it.
Arriving at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
Visitor rules and hours for Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, each with its source:
Child seats for Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
We fit baby capsules, child seats and boosters at no charge, set up before you land at Gold Coast 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.
Good to know about Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
- The terminal was built for cruise ships over 270 metres long; the first ship to use it was Pacific Explorer on 2 June 2022. Source
- Some GPS systems do not know Cruise Terminal Drive yet; Marine Road becomes Cruise Terminal Drive. Source
- The terminal is at 1 Cruise Terminal Drive, Pinkenba, a site also known as Luggage Point. Source
Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal: questions
How much is a private transfer from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal?
$304 is the sedan from-price (1–3 passengers) and $327 the V-Class from-price (up to 7) for the 111.9 km.
How long does the drive from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal take?
95–120 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
What happens if my flight into Gold Coast Airport is late?
Your pickup follows the real landing time, and the first 60 minutes after landing cost nothing.
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