CUD Caloundra Airport
Caloundra Airport (CUD) serves Brisbane, about 75 km north of Brisbane. 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.
Getting from Caloundra Airport to Brisbane
The airport is about 75 km north of Brisbane, about 78 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$149–A$237.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~55 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~78 min | A$149–A$237 | |
| Private transfer | ~78 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~78 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From CUD 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 137 km | 144 min | A$271–A$431 |
Which way suits you from Caloundra Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~A$149–A$237 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 Caloundra ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Caloundra 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.
Hotels near Caloundra Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Caloundra shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026