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"There's a PowerPoint in the foodcourt through first X-rays."(10 Tips)
"Free wireless and good coffee at aromas"(7 Tips)
"Hard to find power points, look in the corners near all entrances."(5 Tips)
"$60 to travel between the airport and Surfers Paradise."(4 Tips)
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looking for a PowerPoint and a coffee? Grab your coffee from Aromas and try to get the table close to Gate 5. There is a double PowerPoint with one plug free on the southern side of the Gate 6 door.
Where all good bucks, hens or white leather shoe convention delegates fly in and out of. Expect tattoos, singlets and thongs and that's just the females.
With an airside area like a Westfield food court the best place to be is in the VA lounge or Qantas pub. VA lounge is one of the better ones around the country
Fuyuhiko TakayaMarch 5, 2023You can go to broad beach south via 777 public bus in front of the airport. Don’t forget to purchase ‘GO Card’ at the J.W. Smith in advance. 777 bus departs from the bus stop every 15 minutes.
Darren DavisDecember 23, 2016Gold Coast Airport is quite a way from the tourist hubs. To avoid hefty taxi fares, take the 777 express bus to Broadbeach South then light rail to Surfers or Southport. It runs every 15 minutes.
Michelle MurphyApril 2, 2013Get here early, I haven't seen a longer line at security at any other airport and they make international travellers go through 2 lots of security
Swemeatballs .September 21, 2015Get a Go-card from the tourist info, by the domestic arrivals. Can be used on all public transport including trains to Brisbane
Stephanie LowSeptember 1, 2014Anyone is welcome in with a security check! Also, you can bring your own food and even coffee onto the domestic flights.
Birger HalfmeierFebruary 2, 2013If you're planning to use public buses and trains on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane you can buy a Go Card for $5 from the tourist info counter. Off peak Trips are much cheaper than with paper tickets.
QueenslandSeptember 29, 2010Welcome to the Gold Coast Airport! Previously known as the "Coolangatta Airport" - which is an Aboriginal word meaning "Place of Good View". When you see the beaches, you'll know why! Read more
Daniel O'ConnorJuly 1, 2018A parade of humanity, screaming children and families - pumping weekend sunrise at you on tvs and false cheer.
Suresh KJOctober 26, 2019There’s more and better dining options after security check. In the food court inside, you have sumo salad with vegan options and also hungry Jack's.
NonnyMay 7, 2012Customs are very strict here. Don't forget to declare food!! They'll just check and see if they're ok to bring in or not. Will be fined if you declare "no food" and they find out!
Tsvetan TsonevJanuary 1, 2013Use the public transport to the city. It's three times cheaper and much more comfortable than the shuttle!
Ryan HuntJanuary 11, 2013If you're heading to surfers paradise, there's a public bus out the front number 702. Cheaper than a $70 taxi! Also it's near the taxis so don't follow the signs to "bus"
Alexandra WFebruary 7, 2015Take an umbrella if wet weather is forecast as OOL preserves the old tradition of loading passengers via the tarmac.
All flights (I think, well at least virgin) have stairs to the plane after a walk on the Tarmac. Also have front & back stairs. Waiting areas are more like a food court than a gate.
Kathryn B.December 30, 2018Good view to go with good Pinot! 🍷🍷 Many ports not working at charging stations. 📱📱 📱
MohammedSeptember 26, 2016Small airport and weak services.. It closes at 11 p.m. so if you arrived at a late flight and expext shops open good luck!
- Paul HinojosaDecember 12, 2014Take Bus 777 to broadbeach station. Then the tram to surfers paradise. Pay from zone 18 to zone 14. 8.60$. It is quick
Emily ClearySeptember 8, 2011Gold Coast Airport now has FREE Wireless (Wifi) access throughout the terminal!!! Search your device for airport_hotspot
This airport is nice. Bring your friends to the gate or pick them up at the gate ! Amazing
Uber is now on the Gold Coast! If you have problems with availability, send me a message and I'll hook you up.
Information Desk girls were friendly enough to let me charge the phone behind them on the desk
Jaime SplattOctober 27, 2011Velluto Cafe - opposite gate 9 has stacks of power points under the bench seat..enjoy!
Australia's sixth-busiest airport and still more or less a tin shed.
Kylie JayNovember 2, 2014If you're planning on heading to Byron, be sure to book your transfer in advance
Joe RichardsDecember 15, 2010Hire car: Flyers for cheaper rental car companies near Intl arrivals. Big companies such as Thrifty have better deals online and allow one way drive (drop-off in different place to pick-up)
Andrew ChanSeptember 23, 2010The sheer amount of things to do here will astound you! You won't know where to start, so you probably shouldn't.
Airasia queue will always be long. Do your online check-in to save some time!
Mitsuhiro SumiyaOctober 22, 2011International travelers alert! Don't buy drinks to take on plane after first security. They will take it off you on the redundant second check. Makes no sense.- Matt JonesAugust 31, 2014Taxis cost around $55 - $60 to travel between the airport and Surfers Paradise.
ThomasJanuary 7, 2013This airport needs expansion. In busy times there are massive line ups for the bathroom, even for the gents.
Michael LautersteinJune 14, 2011Catch the 702 bus for $6.90 leaving from outside the terminal if you are headed to surfers. Very quick service and good value.
Chris TomkinsDecember 27, 2010if you need power there are loads of points before you go through security plus one near seats at international arrivals and one near a seat by the baggage carousels.
Rhys WilliamsDecember 28, 2011Get the go card and use the public buses - save 30% off tickets - you can use this to get to the parks
Sia AnthopoulosSeptember 24, 2011If you like plane watching, you will love this airport. There's just a glass window between the gates and the tarmac.
Tracey PedersenMay 6, 2013Arrive very early. At peak times you risk missing your international flight!!
Denis DusterApril 6, 2012Catch bus 702 from outside. 7.90 AUD for trip to Surfers Paradise. Stops all along the highway
William K.February 3, 2011There is a PowerPoint next tho 'jukebox' next to aroma and another where the chocolate factory skill tester is outside gate 3
- Adlan KhalidiApril 29, 2012Prayer Room or Multi Faith Room is near Gate 9. Its better to pray before you fly!
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"Comfortable new lounge upstairs. Good view of the tarmac with plenty of seating."
Chris Wheatley - 5.4
"Gluten free bread available! Cheese & gf biscuits- great stuff gold coast airport"
Lethal "You have the choice of the 5 food groups: Hungry Jacks, Eagle Boys Pizza, Red Rooter, Sumo Salad or NRG which is Supposed to be Natural Refreshing and Good. My choice Sumo Salad! Followed by a coffee"
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