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ROK Rockhampton Airport

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Rockhampton Airport (ROK) serves Rockhampton. 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.

IATAROK
ICAOYBRK
Non-stop3
Airlines3
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation10 m

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The airport in numbers

Rockhampton Airport — facts & history

We pulled Rockhampton Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 484,711 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 777,212 in 2010.

Passengers / year
484,711
as of 2022
Peak traffic
777,212
in 2010
Elevation
10 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1985–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Rockhampton Airport to Rockhampton

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 Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Rockhampton Airport

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

Airlines here: Qantas · Emirates · Virgin Australia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

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