The Ritz Resort, Gold Coast - Location

International visitors to the Gold Coast are most likely to arrive at the international airport terminal in Brisbane. Travellers on domestic flights have a choice of either Brisbane or the Gold Coast airport at Coolangatta.

Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar are the major airline carriers for domestic flights . Flight time is 1 hour from Sydney to the Gold Coast and approximately 2 hours from Melbourne.

Driving time from Brisbane airport terminals on the Pacific Motorway is approximately 1hr 15 mins. From the airport at Coolangatta, it is approximately 20-25 mins. Airport transfer choices consist of:

1) Taxi cabs from Coolangatta airport. Maxi cabs are available for larger groups.

2) The Airtrain service that connects Brisbane airport terminals with the Gold Coast. The travel time is approximately 1h 15m. There is an option for a limousine service that provides train-to-door transfers.

3) There are several motor coach companies as well as limousine operators providing airport transfers. The Preferred Airport Transfer service is Point to Point Transfers. Luxury Mercedes air conditioned transport.www.goldcoasttransport.com.au

4) Self drive options are ideal for holiday makers planning on a vehicle rental for their Gold Coast holiday. Why not arrange a pick-up and drop-off at the airport and save the cost of transfers? The Ritz Resort can assist with your vehicle rental bookings.