Awash with rugged natural beauty, pristine beaches and sun-drenched days, the Sunshine Coast is the ultimate holiday destination. It’s fortunate then that this slice of paradise is super easy to access, with its very own local international airport and proximity to Brisbane - Queensland’s capital - you can holiday here again and again.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), which is located in the stunning seaside town of Marcoola , is serviced by Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas domestically, with low cost airline Bonza coming soon. Air New Zealand also provide seasonal flight services direct from Auckland. Centrally located, the Sunshine Coast Airport offers a range of transport options including shuttle buses, hire cars, taxis, Ubers and public bus services.
Airlines
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is centrally located in Marcoola, just a cruisy 15 minute drive from Maroochydore or 30 minutes from Noosa. There are regular direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Auckland (seasonal). Bonza has direct regional routes to the Sunshine Coast. Check their website for all locations.
Domestic Airlines
For flight arrival and departure times, transport options and traveller information visit the Sunshine Coast Airport website for regular updates.
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International Airlines
Brisbane Airport is the international gateway to Queensland with regular transfers to the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane Airport operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has two major terminals servicing 34 airlines flying to 85 national and international destinations.
Road
The Sunshine Coast is located one hour’s drive (100km) north of Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane. All major car rental companies are represented at both Sunshine Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. Driving yourself with either a rental car or your own vehicle is one of the best ways to explore the regions and take in the magnificent scenery - read: sparkling coastlines and lush hinterland. The roads are well signed and easy to navigate.
Car hire
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Sunny Coast Car Hire
Sony Coast Car Hire are a convenient budget car hire located in the heart of Mooloolaba servicing ho
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Alpha Car Hire Sunshine Coast Airport
Car Hire on the Sunshine Coast is essential to make the most of your visit here. The Sunshine Coast
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Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre 4wd Hire
Your off-road adventure starts here! Drive on the largest sand Island in the world-Fraser Island! Ex
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Coastal Motorsport Hire
Coastal Motorsport Hire is a boutique lifestyle rental business based on Queenslands beautiful Sunsh
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SIXT Car Rental - Maroochydore Airport
Sixt Car Rental is 100 per cent Australian owned and proud to be a first tier vehicle rental company
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RaD Car Hire Sunshine Coast
RaD Car Hire Sunshine Coast make renting a car for your Sunshine Coast holiday so easy and affordabl
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Sunshine Coast Airport
While Enterprise is new to Australia, they have been growing across the globe since 1957. Today, Ent
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VIACAR Premium Rentals
VIACAR is a premium car rental service on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, offering convertibles, sports
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East Coast Car Rentals - Sunshine Coast Airport
Australia is a vast, untamed playground and they're here to help you conquer it. Welcome to East C
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Bargain Car Rentals Sunshine Coast
Bargain Car Rentals Sunshine Coast is a locally owned and operated car hire business. They offer new
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Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals
Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals offers premium and practical vehicles with plenty of room for the whole fa
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Europcar Maroochydore Airport
Want to go sightseeing in the Sunshine state? With Europcar's competitive rate you can enjoy Sunshin
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Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Hire & Tours
Hire of Motorbikes, Tours, Joyrides. They offer Harley Davidson, Indian, Victory, Triumph, and V-S
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Nationwide Mobility Vehicles
Nationwide Mobility Vehicles offers wheelchair access vehicles for hire and sale. They are based in
Buses
Airport Transfers operate hourly with door-to-door shuttle services from both Brisbane and Sunshine Coast airports, seven days a week. Intrastate and Interstate bus services also regularly service the region, with private charter services available as well.
Trains
A railway line connects the region to Brisbane in the south and Gympie and beyond to the north, with major stations at Beerwah, Landsborough, Nambour, Cooroy and Gympie North.
For timetables visit translink.com.au
Taxis and Private Transfers
Get where you need to go on the Sunshine Coast fast, with a number of taxi, Uber, limousine, kombi and other private transport operators servicing the Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) operating 24 hours a day.
