Last updated: 15 November 2026

Brisbane Airport Shuttle to the Gold Coast — Private & Door to Door

Short answer

GC Airport Transfers runs a private Brisbane Airport shuttle to the Gold Coast: just your group, straight to your door, at a fixed price per vehicle rather than per seat. Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach is $175 in a sedan (1–3 passengers), $225 in a Kia Carnival (up to 7) and $300 in a Maxi Taxi (up to 11). The drive takes about 75–80 minutes. Your flight is tracked, tolls are included, pickup is kerbside (meet and greet inside the terminal is $33), and we run 24/7; pickups from 10pm to 5am add a flat $50.

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Available 24/7 (after-hours surcharge 10pm–5am) · Flight tracked · Fixed price per vehicle

Pay securely online when you book · No pay-on-arrival · Full refund if you cancel 24+ hours before pickup

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Shared bus vs private door-to-door shuttle

Shared shuttle bus compared with a private shuttle from Brisbane Airport
	GC Airport Transfers (private shuttle)	Shared shuttle bus
Who rides with you	Just your group	Other passengers
Price	Fixed per vehicle: $175 sedan, $225 Kia Carnival, $300 Maxi Taxi to Surfers Paradise	Per person, set by the operator
Family of 4 to Surfers Paradise	$225 total in a Kia Carnival ($56 each)	Four per-person fares
Route	Straight to your door	Set stops or several hotel drop-offs
Departure time	When you land; flight tracked	Timetable; wait for the next service
Hours	24/7 (+$50 from 10pm to 5am)	Timetable only
Child seats	$25 each in Carnival, V300 or Maxi Taxi (not sedans)	Check with the operator

Travelling solo with one bag? A shared shuttle bus, or the Airtrain to a Gold Coast line station and then a bus or the G:link tram, is usually the cheapest way. For two or more people, luggage, child seats or a late flight, a private shuttle is often cheaper per person and takes you straight to your hotel, apartment or home.

Brisbane Airport shuttle fares to the Gold Coast (per vehicle)

Prices are one way, per vehicle, in AUD, and the same in both directions. They come from our live booking system.

Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast private shuttle fares by vehicle
Route	Sedan (1–3 pax)	Kia Carnival (1–7 pax)	Maxi Taxi (1–11 pax)
Brisbane Airport → Surfers Paradise	$175	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Broadbeach	$175	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Main Beach	$175	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Southport	$175	$225	$350
Brisbane Airport → Helensvale	$175	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Coomera	$175	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Oxenford (theme parks)	$175	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Nerang	$175	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Robina	$175	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Burleigh Heads	$200	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Palm Beach	$200	$225	$300
Brisbane Airport → Coolangatta	$225	$250	$350
Brisbane Airport → Tweed Heads (NSW)	$250	$275	$425

After-hours pickups (10pm–5am): flat $50 surcharge per vehicle. No public-holiday surcharge.
Meet and greet: pickup at Brisbane Airport is kerbside at the Domestic or International terminal, or add meet and greet inside the arrivals hall for $33.
Child seats: $25 per seat, fitted in a Kia Carnival, Mercedes V300 or Maxi Taxi, not a sedan.
Luxury vehicles: Mercedes EQB, Mercedes V300 and prestige options are also available. The booking page shows the live price.
Tolls are included. Every other suburb is on our full price list.

What does the shuttle cost per person?

Because the fare is per vehicle, the cost per person falls as your group grows. From Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise:

2 people in a sedan: $175, about $88 each.
4 people in a Kia Carnival: $225, about $56 each.
7 people in a Kia Carnival: $225, about $32 each.
11 people in the Maxi Taxi: $300, about $27 each.

Choose your vehicle

Sedan

Suits 1–3 passengers with up to 2 large bags. No child seats.

Kia Carnival or similar

Suits up to 7 passengers and 5 large bags. Good for families with kids, prams and luggage.

Maxi Taxi

Suits up to 11 passengers and 7 large bags. Good for groups, sports teams and wedding parties. A wheelchair-accessible maxi with a lift is available on request.

Luxury

Mercedes EQB SUV and Mercedes V300 luxury van, plus Maserati Grecale or Porsche Macan for special occasions.

See the full fleet or the Maxi Taxi Gold Coast page.

How booking works

Get a quote online. Enter your flight and Gold Coast address on the booking page, or text Kelly, our AI booking assistant, on 0485 085 438.
Pay upfront to confirm. All bookings are paid in full when you book. There’s no pay-on-the-day or pay-on-arrival option, and we only dispatch cars for paid bookings.
We track your flight. If your flight is early or late, your driver adjusts the pickup time.
Meet your driver kerbside (or inside with meet and greet) and go straight to your door.

Cancellations: full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before pickup, 50% refund inside 24 hours, and no refund for no-shows. Need to change or cancel? Call us on 0414 680 860.

Full list on our prices page or the airport transfers directory.

Brisbane Airport shuttle — frequently asked questions

Is there a shuttle from Brisbane Airport to the Gold Coast?

Yes. Shared shuttle buses run from Brisbane Airport to the Gold Coast and charge per person, on a timetable. GC Airport Transfers runs a private door-to-door shuttle for your group only, at a fixed price per vehicle: $175 to Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach in a sedan (1–3 passengers), $225 in a Kia Carnival (up to 7) or $300 in a Maxi Taxi (up to 11).

How much is the Brisbane Airport shuttle to Surfers Paradise?

With us it’s a fixed $175 per vehicle in a sedan, $225 in a Kia Carnival or $300 in a Maxi Taxi, one way. Shared shuttles charge per person, so check the operator’s current fare and multiply by the number of people travelling.

Is a private shuttle cheaper than the shared bus from Brisbane Airport?

For groups, often yes. Four people in a Kia Carnival to Surfers Paradise pay $225 in total (about $56 each), seven pay about $32 each, and 11 people in the Maxi Taxi pay about $27 each. A solo traveller with light luggage will usually pay less on a shared bus or the Airtrain.

How long does the Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast shuttle take?

A private shuttle takes about 75–80 minutes to Surfers Paradise, door to door, via the M1. Shared buses take longer because they follow a timetable and stop for other passengers.

Where do I meet the driver at Brisbane Airport?

Pickup is kerbside at the Domestic or International terminal; your driver texts you when parked. If you’d like to be met inside the arrivals hall with a name sign, add meet and greet for $33.

Does the shuttle run late at night?

Yes, we run 24/7. Pickups between 10pm and 5am add a flat $50 per vehicle. Your flight is tracked, so if it lands late your pickup moves with it.

Can I bring child seats?

Yes, in a Kia Carnival, Mercedes V300 or Maxi Taxi. Child seats are $25 each (capsule, toddler seat or booster), fitted before you land. Sedans can’t take child seats. See child seats.

Do you go from the Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport too?

Yes. The same fixed fares apply in the other direction. See Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport transfers.

What if I need to cancel?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before pickup and a 50% refund inside 24 hours. No-shows aren’t refunded. Call 0414 680 860 to change or cancel.

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