Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast Airport (GCAPL) has demonstrated a capacity to capitalise on the structural changes in the Australian aviation industry which have occurred since 2001. Furthermore its ability to derive gains from these changes was the decision to focus on the leisure and "low cost" sector. Gold Coast Airport was awarded Low Cost Airport of the Year 2007 by the Centre of Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA). The Airport is now the 6th busiest domestic airport in Australia, with a record number of 3.75 million  passengers in the 2006/2007 financial year. 

The Airport has adopted a ‘hub’ strategy, positioning itself as a low cost hub in the Asia Pacific Region. Gold Coast Airport offers international airport facilities and quick turn-arounds for low-cost airlines to connect services to and from the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.  The airport offers a short-haul network for international airlines with over 300 flights a week domestically and in New Zealand.

Gold Coast Airport Milestones:

• Gold Coast Airport’s runway extension paved the way of direct international flights from Asia, the Middle East and India.
• Jetstar grew capacity to Gold Coast by 26% from October 2006-2007.
  
• Virgin Blue have reinstated the Canberra - Gold Coast direct route with a Embraer Jet service that commenced in March 2008.
  
• AirAsia X commenced international direct services between the Gold Coast and Kuala Lumpur in 2007
  

The Gold Coast is Australia’s most vibrant and diverse tourist destination famous for its array of natural and built attractions including 57 kilometres of surfing beaches, World Heritage Listed rainforest, world-class theme parks, Australian style shopping and dining experiences, state of the art convention centre, championship golf courses and our sun-filled lifestyle. Nearby is world famous Byron Bay, nestled within magical Northern New South Wales. Byron Bay and the surrounding coastal towns showcase some of the iconic surfing, farm and country culture unique to Australia.
All styles of accommodation are available throughout the entire region from bed and breakfasts and farm stays to hostels, 5 star hotels and self contained apartments.

And it’s all just minutes from Gold Coast Airport.

For more details about Gold Coast Airport please visit www.GoldCoastAirport.com.au.