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 and 2008 by the Centre of Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA). The Airport is now the 5th busiest domestic airport in Australia, with a record number of 4.88 million passengers in the 2009 calendar year.

Gold Coast Airport now boasts a host of domestic and international services. Domestically, there are direct flight to Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Newcastle, Adelaide, Cairns, Townsville, Mount Isa and Darwin. Direct international flights are serviced to New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch) and to Asia (Tokyo, Osaka and Kuala Lumpur).

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
  
• Jetstar commenced direct international services between the Gold Coast and Tokyo and Osaka in 2008
  
• Officially opened the new $100 million passenger terminal redevelopment in January 2010
  

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.