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LDH Lord Howe Island Airport

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Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) serves Lord Howe Island. 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.

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ICAOYLHI
Non-stop3
Airlines1
TimezoneAustralia/Lord Howe
Elevation2 m

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The airport in numbers

Lord Howe Island Airport — facts & history

We pulled Lord Howe Island Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 31,133 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 35,472 in 2016.

Opened
1974
52 years ago
Passengers / year
31,133
as of 2022
Peak traffic
35,472
in 2016
Elevation
2 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1985–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Lord Howe Island Airport to Lord Howe Island

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.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Lord Howe Island Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

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 Lord Howe Island ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Lord Howe Island Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Qantas

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Lord Howe Island Airport to the centre of Lord Howe Island?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I use a ride app from Lord Howe Island Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Lord Howe Island Airport to Lord Howe Island?
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 Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Port Macquarie, Brisbane, Sydney. 1 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 Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Lord Howe Island 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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