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LSY Lismore Airport

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Lismore Airport (LSY) serves Byron Bay, about 40 km southwest 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.

IATALSY
ICAOYLIS
ServesByron Bay
From centre40 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation11 m

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The airport in numbers

Lismore Airport — facts & history

We pulled Lismore Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 12,074 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 69,204 in 2007.

Passengers / year
12,074
as of 2019
Peak traffic
69,204
in 2007
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
City of Lismore
Passengers per year, 1985–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Lismore Airport to Byron Bay

The airport is about 40 km southwest of Byron Bay, about 56 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$81–A$129.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~39 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~56 minA$81–A$129
Private transfer~56 minfixed upfront
Car rental~56 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LSY 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
Brisbane153 km161 minA$303–A$480
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Lismore Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~A$81–A$129 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 Lismore ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Lismore Airport

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

Airlines here: Regional Express

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Lismore 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 Lismore Airport

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

Rates in Lismore shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Lismore 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 40 km southwest of Byron Bay, about 56 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Lismore Airport to Byron Bay?
Roughly A$81–A$129 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Lismore Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Lismore 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 Lismore 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 Lismore Airport?
About 1 destinations, including 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 Lismore 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 Lismore Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Lismore 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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