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The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is located in the heart of the beautiful Northern Rivers NSW region, under 5mins from the Ballina CBD, less than 30 minutes from Byron Bay and is the gateway to the Northern Rivers Region, please click here to view map so can plan your Byron Bay, Ballina and beyond adventure.
The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport operates domestically and is serviced by four airlines partners including Jetstar, Virgin, FlyPelican and REX Regional Express.
Multiple direct flights are available to and from Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle. With all the facilities you need in an easy to use terminal, the airport is the best way to start or end your journey to the region.

Getting from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Accommodation

The airport is serviced by a number of ground transport operators including local bus services, airport shuttles, charter services, rental cars and taxis. 

Staying in Ballina or Lennox Head? Local public bus services include:

Ballina Taxi Services 1800 065 870

Ballina Bus Lines 02 6686 3666

Blanch's Bus Company 02 6686 2144

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Staying in Byron Bay? Airport Shuttle Services include:

Go Byron Ballina - Byron Bay - Coolangatta 6620 9200 

Byron EasyBus Ballina - Byron Bay - Coolangatta - Brisbane 6685 7447

Steve's Airport Transfers Ballina - Lennox Head - Byron Bay 0414 660 031

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Staying in Evans Head or Yamba? Airport Shuttle Service includes:

Yamba Airport Shuttle Ballina - Wardell - Evans Head - Illuka - Yamba 0428 055 479 

For a full list of transport services please CLICK HERE

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--- VIRGIN AUSTRALIA FLIGHT SALE ---

$89* FLIGHTS Sydney-Ballina One way Economy (excluding 21 Sep 2018-16 Oct 2018 and 13 Dec 18-29 Jan 2019)

On sale until 17 June 2018

$79** FLIGHTS Sydney-Ballina One way Economy for travel 17 Oct 18 - 12 Dec 18
On sale until 12 June 2018

$69*** FLIGHTS Sydney-Ballina One way Economy for travel 30 Jan 19 - 3 Apr 19
On sale until 12 June 2018

Terms & Conditions:

*Departing Sydney to Ballina. On sale from 28 May 2018 until 17 June 2018 unless sold out prior. For travel from 28 May 2018 until 10 April 2019. Subject to availability. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Price is based on a one way Economy Getaway fare booked on the internet. Price may vary until ticketed. Add $40 for bookings made on the phone or at the airport. All payments made on the internet, on the phone or at the airport via debit/credit card are subject to a payment surcharge between 0.6% to 1.3% of the total value of the card transaction (capped at $11 per passenger per booking). A checked baggage allowance is included in your fare. Changes and cancellations incur a fee and any applicable fare difference, go to www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/domestic/ for details. Name changes are not permitted. Refunds are not permitted under your fare rules but you may be entitled to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law in certain circumstances. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Full terms and conditions at www.virginaustralia.com.
**Departing Sydney to Ballina. On sale from 1 June 2018 until 12 June 2018 unless sold out prior. For travel from 17 October 2018 until 12 December 2018. Subject to availability. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Price is based on a one way Economy Getaway fare booked on the internet. Price may vary until ticketed. Add $40 for bookings made on the phone or at the airport. All payments made on the internet, on the phone or at the airport via debit/credit card are subject to a payment surcharge between 0.6% to 1.3% of the total value of the card transaction (capped at $11 per passenger per booking). A checked baggage allowance is included in your fare. Changes and cancellations incur a fee and any applicable fare difference, go to www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/domestic/ for details. Name changes are not permitted. Refunds are not permitted under your fare rules but you may be entitled to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law in certain circumstances. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Full terms and conditions at www.virginaustralia.com.
***Departing Sydney to Ballina. On sale from 1 June 2018 until 12 June 2018 unless sold out prior. For travel from 30 January 2019 until 3 April 2019. Subject to availability. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Price is based on a one way Economy Getaway fare booked on the internet. Price may vary until ticketed. Add $40 for bookings made on the phone or at the airport. All payments made on the internet, on the phone or at the airport via debit/credit card are subject to a payment surcharge between 0.6% to 1.3% of the total value of the card transaction (capped at $11 per passenger per booking). A checked baggage allowance is included in your fare. Changes and cancellations incur a fee and any applicable fare difference, go to www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/domestic/ for details. Name changes are not permitted. Refunds are not permitted under your fare rules but you may be entitled to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law in certain circumstances. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Full terms and conditions at www.virginaustralia.com.