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BNK Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) serves Byron Bay, about 20 km south of Byron Bay. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABNK
ICAOYBNA
ServesByron Bay
From centre21 km
Non-stop3
Airlines3
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation2 m

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The airport in numbers

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ballina Byron Gateway Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 639,313 passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
639,313
as of 2022
Elevation
2 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1986–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Byron Bay

The airport is about 20 km south of Byron Bay, about 44 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone. Estimated fare to the centre: A$44–A$71.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~31 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~44 minA$44–A$71
Private transfer~44 minfixed upfront
Car rental~44 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BNK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Gold Coast94 km98 minA$187–A$297
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~A$44–A$71 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Ballina Byron Bay ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Jetstar Airways · Regional Express · Virgin Australia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Ballina Byron Bay shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to the centre of Byron Bay?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). The airport is about 20 km south of Byron Bay, about 44 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Byron Bay?
Roughly A$44–A$71 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Byron Bay?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ballina Byron Gateway Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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