If youre visiting the Gold Coast of Queensland Australia you'll be flying in to either Gold Coast or Brisbane Airport. Gold Coast Airport is located in Coolangatta, around 40 minutes from the city centre and Brisbane Airport is 70-90 minutes drive to the Gold Coast.

During peak holiday periods, morning or afternoon rush hour, or during major events either region, like most places in the world, can suffer from public transport systems that are stretched beyond their capacity. If getting caught out or waiting around at airports is not your cup of tea, then you might want to think about booking a service.

There are a number of options available for pre-booked airport transfers to and from the Gold Coast, which include:

Train - Currently there is no train service from Gold Coast airport but there is a train running from Brisbane Airport to the outerlying suburbs of the Gold Coast. It's called the AirTrain. Note that you'll still need transfers from the station on the Gold Coast into the city centre.

Shuttle buses - Some shuttle services take you straight to your door and others use central drop off points. Some downsides are that you may have a long ride with multiple stops as they drop off at all the destinations. Although some see this as a great way to see a little of the area and meet others traveling the same way.

Limousine services - there are many companies that provide transfer services via a range of vehicle options to suit your needs. Whether there is only one person or large groups of people, the limousine service can tailor a service to suit. This method takes you direct to your door, and the driver, who meets you at the airport lounge and assists with your luggage, is dedicated to your needs. 

The airport transfers page at the MyGoldCoastLimo website provides estimates of trip time times via car/limo. 

Brisbane - Gold Coast Airport Transfer Tips:
When booking your transfer let the operator know exactly who and what will be arriving for transfer. If you have surfboards, fishing rods or something of the like let the operator know so they can arrange the right vehicle.

The operator will want to know how many passengers and age of passengers, by law in Queensland children under a certain age are required to use baby seats which can be supplied by arrangement. They can also make special arrangements for large amounts of luggage including trailers or luggage cars.

Also when booking, let the operator know your arriving flight number so if the flight is delayed, or early, they can ensure that there is someone to meet you when you arrive. Also carry the companys name and contact number with you.

Plan ahead by pre booking your Gold Coast airport transfers and get your journey to this spectacular region off to a great start.