Getting Here
With multiple flights per day into three different airports, a plethora of car rentals, reliable shuttle services, as well as a pristine coastline to drive along, getting to the most easterly point in Australia; Byron Bay, has never been easier to navigate — no matter where in the world you’re coming from.
With multiple flights per day into three different airports, a plethora of car rentals, reliable shuttle services, as well as a pristine coastline to drive along, getting to the most easterly point in Australia; Byron Bay, has never been easier to navigate — no matter where in the world you’re coming from.
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) | is located a quick 30-minute drive (22km) south of Byron Bay and is the closest airport to the bay. Despite being a small, regional airport with just one terminal, up to 58 flights are offered per week from Sydney, Melbourne & Newcastle on Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Rex Airlines and Fly Pelican (Newcastle service).
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | is conveniently located just across the NSW/QLD border, 45-minutes (55km) north of Byron Bay in Coolangatta. As a medium-sized airport, over 420 flights are welcomed per week from all major Australian cities and some regional areas. Direct international flights from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Japan, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, and Wellington are available, as well as connecting flights to Europe and the USA.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) | is located 2-hours by car (148km) north of Byron Bay. The largest airport of the three, Brisbane Airport offers access to Byron Bay from almost anywhere in the world. Being QLD’s major international airport, flights are available from 52 Australian destinations and 32 international destinations on all domestic and most international carriers. For this reason, transiting via Brisbane is often the most convenient option for travellers to the region.